Find HS Code and trade information for bead bracelet

Bead Bracelet

A bead bracelet is a form of jewelry featuring beads strung together on a cord or wire, worn around the wrist. They are widely recognized across cultures for both decorative and symbolic purposes.

Materials

Bead bracelets are constructed from a diverse range of materials, influencing their cost, durability, and aesthetic. Common materials include:

• Glass: Offers a wide spectrum of colors and finishes, from opaque to translucent, often used for affordability and visual appeal.
• Plastic/Acrylic: Lightweight and inexpensive, frequently used in fashion jewelry and children's accessories.
• Stone: Including gemstones (e.g., amethyst, rose quartz, jade) and semi-precious stones (e.g., agate, carnelian, turquoise). Stone bracelets are valued for their perceived metaphysical properties and natural beauty.
• Wood: Provides a natural, earthy aesthetic. Different wood types (e.g., sandalwood, ebony, maple) offer varying colors and textures.
• Metal: Including sterling silver, gold, copper, and stainless steel. Metal beads can be used alone or in combination with other materials, enhancing durability and providing a sophisticated look.
• Seed Beads: Small, uniform beads, often glass or plastic, used for intricate patterns and designs.
• Bone/Horn: Traditionally used in cultural and tribal jewelry, offering unique textures and patterns.

Purpose & Function

The purpose of a bead bracelet varies significantly:

• Aesthetic/Fashion: Worn as a decorative accessory to complement an outfit or express personal style.
• Spiritual/Religious: Certain beads (e.g., mala beads, rosary beads) are used for prayer, meditation, and spiritual practice.
• Healing/Metaphysical: Gemstone bracelets are often believed to possess healing properties and promote well-being. Specific stones are associated with different chakras or energies.
• Commemorative: Bracelets may be created to mark a special occasion or honor a loved one.
• Cultural/Tribal: Beads have historically been used in various cultures for trade, status symbols, and ceremonial purposes.

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday Wear: Fashion bracelets are suitable for casual and formal occasions.
• Meditation/Prayer: Mala beads and rosary beads are used during spiritual practices.
• Special Events: Bracelets can be worn to complement formal attire or mark a significant occasion.
• Gift-Giving: Bead bracelets are popular gifts for birthdays, holidays, or as tokens of affection.
• Collecting: Some individuals collect bracelets based on material, design, or cultural origin.

Common Types

• Stretch Bead Bracelets: Made with elastic cord, providing flexibility and ease of wear.
• Mala Bracelets: Traditionally used in Hinduism and Buddhism, consisting of 108 beads plus a guru bead.
• Rosary Bracelets: Used in Catholicism for prayer, consisting of beads representing the Hail Mary and Our Father.
• Charm Bracelets: Feature charms attached to a metal chain or band, representing personal interests or memories.
• Seed Bead Bracelets: Intricately woven or patterned bracelets made with small seed beads.
• Gemstone Bracelets: Feature gemstones believed to possess healing properties.
• Wooden Bracelets: Made with wood beads, offering a natural and earthy aesthetic.
• Sliding Knot Bracelets (Macrame Bracelets): Adjustable bracelets created using knotting techniques.

Bead bracelets fall under the category of jewelry articles, potentially composed of natural or cultured pearls, or precious or semi-precious stones. The applicable HS codes depend on the material and value of the bracelet.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 7116200500: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Articles of jewelry: Valued not over $40 per piece.

  • 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, synthetic or reconstructed precious stones, organic gems and imitation jewelry. This chapter covers a wide range of jewelry and related items.
  • 16: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones. This heading specifically focuses on jewelry made from pearls and stones.
  • 20: Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). This subheading narrows down the items to those made from stones.
  • 05: Articles of jewelry: Valued not over $40 per piece. This further specifies bracelets valued at or below $40.

• 7116204000: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed): Other: Of semiprecious stones (except rock crystal): Other.

  • 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, synthetic or reconstructed precious stones, organic gems and imitation jewelry.
  • 16: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones.
  • 20: Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed).
  • 40: Other: Of semiprecious stones (except rock crystal): Other. This code applies to bracelets made from semi-precious stones (excluding rock crystal) that don't fall under other more specific classifications.

• 7117903000: Imitation jewelry: Other: Religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person: Other.

  • 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, synthetic or reconstructed precious stones, organic gems and imitation jewelry.
  • 17: Imitation jewelry. This heading covers jewelry made from materials that are not genuine pearls or stones.
  • 90: Other. This subheading covers various types of imitation jewelry.
  • 30: Religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person: Other. This code applies specifically to religious bracelets.

• 7117905500: Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other.

  • 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, synthetic or reconstructed precious stones, organic gems and imitation jewelry.
  • 17: Imitation jewelry.
  • 90: Other.
  • 55: Other: Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other. This code applies to imitation bracelets valued at or below 20 cents per dozen.

It is important to determine the material composition (natural/cultured pearls, precious/semi-precious stones, or imitation materials) and the value of the bracelet to select the correct HS code. Please note that the total tax rate for 7116200500 is 33.3%, for 7116204000 is 48.0%, for 7117903000 is 41.4%, and for 7117905500 is 44.7%.