Plastic Beaded Necklace from China
A lightweight necklace made from molded plastic beads strung on nylon cord, designed for casual fashion wear. It falls under HTS 7117.90.55.00 as imitation jewelry valued under 20 cents per dozen, lacking precious metals or stones per Chapter 71 note 11. Typical for fast-fashion accessories sold in bulk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.7%
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
• Verify total value per dozen pieces stays under 20 cents with detailed invoices; aggregate parts if sold as sets
• Ensure no precious metal plating exceeds minor constituents to avoid reclassification
• Use HTS advisory for country-specific rules of origin