Imitation Jewelry Not of Base Metal

Section 301 tariffs have significantly affected this heading, which covers costume and fashion jewelry made from plastics, glass, wood, ceramics, and other non-metallic, non-precious materials. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading by material and unit value, distinguishing plastic necklaces (7117901000), rosaries and chaplets (7117902000), religious articles worn on the person (7117903000), toy jewelry at low per-dozen thresholds (7117904500 and 7117906000), and higher-value plastic or other non-metal pieces (7117907500 and 7117909000). China dominates supply by a wide margin, with Vietnam and Italy serving as secondary sources — a supplier concentration that has pushed many importers to accelerate sourcing shifts. Classification turns critically on material composition and unit value, as the per-dozen price breakpoints determine which 10-digit line applies.

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