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
23.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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