Plastic Bead Necklace for Kids

A simple necklace made entirely of small plastic beads strung on a fiber cord, valued under 30 cents per dozen. It falls under HTS 7117.90.10.00 as imitation jewelry consisting wholly of plastic shapes mounted on fiber string, designed for children's play or casual wear. The low value and plastic composition distinguish it from higher-end jewelry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7117.90.90.00Higher: 28.5% vs 17.5%

If valued over 30 cents per dozen

Necklaces exceeding the value threshold fall into the general 'other' imitation jewelry category with potentially different duties.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If marketed as children's toys rather than jewelry

Plastic bead strings primarily for play or craft activities are classified as toys, not imitation jewelry.

7117.19.15.00Higher: 25.5% vs 17.5%

If incorporating metal beads even as minor components

Imitation jewelry with precious metal plating or significant metal content moves out of the wholly plastic subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify total value per dozen does not exceed 30 cents using commercial invoices to qualify for this low-duty subheading

Ensure product is composed wholly of plastic shapes on fiber string; any metal or stone addition shifts to other subheadings

Provide detailed photos and material breakdowns to CBP to prevent misclassification as higher-value imitation jewelry

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Chunky Plastic Shape Necklace

Necklace featuring large molded plastic shapes like hearts and stars, threaded on durable fiber string, sold at bulk low prices under 30 cents per dozen. Classified under HTS 7117.90.10.00 due to its exclusive use of plastic components on fiber cord, typical for party favors or costumes. Excludes any real stones or metals per chapter notes.

Rainbow Plastic Disc Necklace

A colorful necklace of flat plastic discs in rainbow hues, mounted on thin fiber string, valued not over 30 cents per dozen for mass-market sales. It matches HTS 7117.90.10.00 exactly as imitation jewelry of wholly plastic shapes on fiber string, without pearls, stones, or precious metals as defined in chapter notes.

Mini Plastic Heart Necklace

Delicate necklace with tiny plastic heart shapes strung on fiber cord, extremely low-cost at under 30 cents per dozen. Fits HTS 7117.90.10.00 as it is wholly plastic shapes on fiber string, qualifying as imitation jewelry for personal adornment per note 9.

Assorted Plastic Geometric Necklace

Necklace mixing plastic triangles, squares, and circles on fiber string, bulk-packaged under 30 cents per dozen value. Precisely under HTS 7117.90.10.00 for its composition of only plastic shapes mounted on fiber, as low-end imitation jewelry.

Party Favor Plastic Star Necklace

Shiny plastic star shapes on fiber string necklace, intended as inexpensive party giveaways valued below 30 cents/dozen. Classed in HTS 7117.90.10.00 as it meets the exact criteria for low-value, wholly plastic imitation necklaces on fiber.

Costume Plastic Oval Bead Necklace

Oval-shaped plastic beads strung on fiber cord for costume use, with dozen value not over 30 cents. HTS 7117.90.10.00 applies strictly to this wholly plastic, fiber-mounted imitation jewelry format.