HTS heading 7117 · Chapter 71
HTS 7117: Imitation jewelry
HTS heading 7117 covers imitation jewelry. It has 15 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (6 lines), 11% (3 lines), 8% (2 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: | |||||
| 7117.11.00.00 | Cuff links and studs[No.] | 8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 110% | Estimate → |
| 7117.19 | Other: | ||||
| Rope, curb, cable, chain and similar articles produced in continuous lengths, all the foregoing, whether or not cut to specific lengths and whether or not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for use in the manufacture of articles provided for in this heading: | |||||
| Valued not over 33 cents per meter: | |||||
| 7117.19.05.00 | Toy jewelry valued not over 8 cents per piece[kg] | Free | 80% | Estimate → | |
| 7117.19.15.00 | Other[kg] | 8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 80% | Estimate → |
| 7117.19.20.00 | Valued over 33 cents per meter[kg] | 11% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 110% | Estimate → |
| 7117.19.30.00 | Religious articles of a purely devotional charac- ter designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person[kg] | 3.9% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 7117.19.60.00 | Toy jewelry valued not over 8 cents per piece[kg] | Free | 110% | Estimate → | |
| 7117.19.90.00 | Other[kg] | 11% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 110% | Estimate → |
| 7117.90 | Other: | ||||
| 7117.90.10.00 | Necklaces, valued not over 30 cents per dozen, composed wholly of plastic shapes mounted on fiber string[doz.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| Religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person: | |||||
| 7117.90.20.00 | Rosaries and chaplets[kg] | 3.3% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50% | Estimate → |
| 7117.90.30.00 | Other[kg] | 3.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: | |||||
| 7117.90.45.00 | Toy jewelry (except parts)[kg] | Free | 45% | Estimate → | |
| 7117.90.55.00 | Other[kg] | 7.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: | |||||
| 7117.90.60.00 | Toy jewelry (except parts) valued not over 8 cents per piece[kg] | Free | 110% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 7117.90.75.00 | Of plastics[kg] | Free | 110% | Estimate → | |
| 7117.90.90.00 | Other[kg] | 11% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 110% | Estimate → |
15 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7117.11.00.00 at the general rate of 8%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (8%) | $800.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $847.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7117?
Heading 7117 has 15 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (6 lines), 11% (3 lines), 8% (2 lines), 3.9% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 7117?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 7117?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.