Imitation jewelry — HTS 7117
Imitation jewelry
Chapter 71 › Heading 7117
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7117 is a four-digit product category for imitation jewelry. It generally covers jewelry and similar personal adornment articles made from non-precious materials, such as base metal, plastic, glass, imitation stones, or other materials, rather than jewelry classified as precious-metal or precious-stone articles. The exact scope can depend on the item’s construction and materials.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 7117 and then follow the applicable subheadings. Those subdivisions commonly distinguish products by their material, construction, or type—for example, whether the item is made principally of base metal or another material and whether it is a necklace, bracelet, ring, earring, or another form of imitation jewelry. Review the complete tariff description, legal notes, and any applicable classification guidance rather than choosing a code from the product name alone.
What to check
- Describe the item’s physical construction, including its principal material, coatings, stones, beads, clasps, and other components.
- Check whether the article is actually imitation jewelry or belongs in a different heading because it contains or is made principally of precious metal, precious stones, or another specially classified material.
- Compare the item with every 8-digit option under heading 7117 and match the most specific description of its type and material.
- Confirm whether a set, mixed-material item, or multifunctional article is classified by its principal component, essential character, or another applicable rule.
- Keep product photos, specifications, bills of materials, and supplier information supporting the classification; consult a customs broker or request a formal ruling when the result is uncertain.
HTS heading 7117 summary
Imitation jewelry is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7117.19 | Other |
| 7117.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7117.11.00.00 👉 | Cuff links and studs | 8% | Free | 110% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7117?
Imitation jewelry. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.