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HTS code for costume jewelry: document material, plating, and article type

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Costume jewelry can include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, charms, hair ornaments, anklets, and sets. The review depends on base material, plating, stones, precious metal claims, imitation stones, packaging, and whether the goods are jewelry or accessories.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use file before broker review. The file should show what articles are imported and what they are made of.

quick answer

For "hts code for costume jewelry", collect article type, base metal, plastic, glass, textile, wood, imitation pearls, imitation stones, plating, precious metal content if any, set contents, packaging, origin, and supplier code.

A base-metal necklace with glass stones is not the same file as plastic children's jewelry, imitation pearl earrings, plated rings, or hair accessories. The material and article type should be visible.

facts to collect for costume jewelry

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Front, back, clasp, posts, chain, stones, packaging, label, and set photos.
Article type: necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring, brooch, charm, anklet, jewelry set, or hair ornament.
Base material: base metal, plastic, glass, textile, wood, shell, ceramic, imitation pearl, imitation stone, or mixed.
Plating, coating, precious metal claim, gemstone claim, crystal brand claim, and stone type if known.
Set contents, pair count, display card, gift box, pouch, and included spare parts.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the supplier claims silver, gold, plated gold, or genuine stones, request material support. Costume jewelry often has marketing words that are not classification facts.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Article type is unclear.
Base material is unsupported.
Plating or precious-metal claim is unsupported.
Imitation versus natural stone status is unclear.
Set contents or pair count are not listed.
Hair accessory versus jewelry status is unclear.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.

These gaps can move the review between imitation jewelry, precious metal jewelry, plastic articles, hair accessories, or mixed sets.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual goods: base-metal costume jewelry, plastic costume jewelry, imitation pearl jewelry, imitation stone jewelry, plated jewelry, jewelry set, or hair ornament alternative. Each row should cite a material or design fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the record. If the jewelry is not sterling silver because the claim is only color or plating, say that. If a hair clip is the real article, do not force it into jewelry treatment.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for costume jewelry, imitation jewelry, plated articles, hair ornaments, and jewelry sets.

planning path

Start with photos of the front, back, clasp, and packaging. Then write a table for article type, base material, plating, stones, set contents, origin, and supplier code. If the product title says "gold" or "silver", mark whether that is color, plating, or material.

Duty stack notes should include origin and material-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for costume jewelry?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does plating matter?

Yes. Plating and precious-metal claims should be documented.

What if it is a jewelry set?

List every piece and material before review.

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planning boundary

This costume jewelry HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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