Faux Ivory Rosary from China

Rosary imitating ivory with resin beads and silver-tone plastic cross, on silk-like cord for devotional carry. Under 7117.90.20.00 as imitation jewelry chaplet, purely religious and wearable. Excludes real ivory or precious materials per notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Certify resin as non-elephant ivory to comply with USFWS; avoid 'ivory' labeling

Document cord strength for wearability claims during prayer use

Beware CITES confusion; synthetic only avoids wildlife declaration requirements