Wooden Bead Rosary from Canada
A traditional rosary made from wooden beads strung on nylon cord with a plastic crucifix pendant, designed for personal devotional use. It qualifies under HTS 7117.90.20.00 as a chaplet of imitation jewelry, lacking precious metals or stones, intended to be carried or worn. The purely devotional character fits religious articles for personal attachment.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify no precious metals or stones are used, as even minor plating shifts classification to 7113; provide material affidavits
• Include certificates confirming devotional purpose to avoid reclassification as general imitation jewelry
• Label as 'imitation jewelry - rosary' to meet HTS requirements; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in bead costing