Wooden Bead Choker from China
Trendy short choker necklace from polished wooden beads with brass toggle clasp. As other imitation jewelry valued over 20 cents per dozen, it qualifies under HTS 7117.90.90.00 with no precious materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Wood origin certificates prevent CITES issues if exotic species suspected
• Measure bead sizes consistently for uniform dozen-piece valuation
• Finish testing for heavy metals common in wood jewelry imports