HS code for stainless steel jewelry
The U.S. HS code for stainless steel jewelry is usually 7117.19.90.00 (necklaces and pendants), with a 11% general duty and an estimated total of 23.5% from China and 23.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 48.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necklaces and pendants | 7117.19.90.00 | 11% | 23.5% |
- 7117.19.90.00: Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal / Other
What decides the code
Stainless steel necklaces and pendants are imitation jewelry of base metal under heading 7117, classified in 7117.19.90.00 when they are not plated with precious metal.
- Stainless steel is a base metal, so the necklace or pendant falls in heading 7117 as imitation jewelry of base metal.
- The article is not plated with precious metal, which places it in the Other subheading of 7117.19 rather than a plated line.
- The item is a necklace or pendant worn for personal adornment, which is the use that heading 7117 covers.
Common mistakes
- Classifying stainless steel necklaces in 7117.11 is wrong because that line covers imitation jewelry of base metal plated with precious metal, not plain stainless steel.
- Putting these necklaces in chapter 71 precious metal headings is wrong because stainless steel is a base metal and contains no precious metal.
- Treating a steel necklace as a steel article under heading 7326 is wrong because heading 7117 covers imitation jewelry by name.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 23.5% = 11% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 48.5%.
- Vietnam
- 23.5% = 11% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 7117.19.90.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Necklaces and pendants
- CN 7117 19 00, 4%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
7117.19.90.00 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If stainless steel jewelry is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 7117.19.90.00
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for stainless steel jewelry?
The U.S. HTS code for stainless steel jewelry is usually 7117.19.90.00 (necklaces and pendants). The first six digits, 7117.19, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on stainless steel jewelry from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 7117.19.90.00 is 11%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 23.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 23.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does stainless steel jewelry need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 7117.19.90.00 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.