Plastic Statement Earrings from Japan
Oversized clip-on or post earrings crafted from injection-molded plastic in bold colors and shapes for fashion accessories. Classified under HTS 7117.90.75.00 for plastic imitation jewelry valued over 20 cents per dozen, excluding any genuine stones or metals per chapter note 10. They qualify as small objects of personal adornment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include detailed invoices specifying piece count and per-dozen value to confirm HTS 7117.90.75.00 applicability
• Conduct material content verification to ensure no incidental precious metal content exceeds trace levels
• Avoid marketing as 'pearl-like' if using plastic imitations to steer clear of cultured pearl misclassification