Coral Bead Bracelets from China

Strands of drilled and polished red coral beads (Corallium spp.) for bracelets. HTS 9601.90.80.00 for worked coral as animal carving material; CITES-regulated.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.2%

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

Obtain CITES export permits from source country; US requires re-export certs

Dye testing needed—natural color only for 9601 classification

Avoid sets with metal clasps exceeding minor constituent limits