Wooden Bead Rosary from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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