Plastic Pearl Strand Necklace from Mexico
Single-strand necklace of imitation pearls made from plastic beads with high luster finish for elegant look. HTS 7117.90.75.00 covers this as plastic imitation jewelry valued over 20 cents/dozen, explicitly excluding natural/cultured pearls but allowing synthetics without stones.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Disclose 'plastic pearls' clearly; false pearl claims invite 6701 reclassification
• Measure luster coating weight; excessive metal voids plastic purity
• Package as fashion, not fine jewelry, to support imitation status