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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823902000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000071 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000073 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9506400000 | Doc | 35.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9506910030 | Doc | 67.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7116200500 | Doc | 33.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7116204000 | Doc | 48.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7117901000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7117903000 | Doc | 41.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Handmade Beaded Items
Handmade beaded items encompass a broad category of objects created by stringing or sewing beads onto a base material, typically for decorative or functional purposes. The defining characteristic is the individual craftsmanship involved in their creation, as opposed to mass production.
Materials
A wide variety of materials are used in creating handmade beaded items, including:
- Beads: Glass beads (Czech glass, seed beads, lampwork beads), gemstone beads, plastic beads, wooden beads, metal beads, pearl beads, shell beads, acrylic beads, and bone beads are common.
- Stringing Materials: Nylon thread, silk thread, leather cord, wire (various metals including copper, silver, gold), elastic cord.
- Base Materials: Fabrics (for beaded bags, clothing embellishments), wire (for beaded jewelry, sculptures), leather (for beaded belts, bracelets), wood, plastic canvas.
- Findings: Clasps, jump rings, ear wires, crimp beads, headpins, eyepins, and other metal components used to complete and secure the item.
Purpose & Function
The purpose of handmade beaded items varies greatly:
- Adornment: Jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, anklets), clothing embellishments, hair accessories.
- Decoration: Beaded curtains, wall hangings, ornaments, sculptures, keychains, bags.
- Functional Items: Beaded belts, coasters, placemats, phone cases, bookmarks.
- Cultural/Ceremonial: Historically and currently used in indigenous cultures for regalia, spiritual objects, and storytelling.
Usage Scenarios
- Fashion & Personal Style: Jewelry and clothing embellishments are worn as expressions of individual taste.
- Home Decor: Beaded items add texture, color, and unique style to living spaces.
- Gift-Giving: Handmade beaded items are often given as personalized gifts.
- Crafting & Hobbies: Beading is a popular hobby and creative outlet.
- Cultural Practices: Used in ceremonies, celebrations, and as symbols of identity.
Common Types
- Beaded Jewelry: This is the most prevalent type, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Techniques include stringing, weaving, and wire-wrapping.
- Beaded Bags: Purses, clutches, and larger bags created using beadwork techniques.
- Beaded Clothing: Embellishments on dresses, tops, skirts, and other garments.
- Beaded Curtains: Decorative curtains made by stringing beads together.
- Loomwork: Using a loom to create intricate patterns with beads, often used for bracelets, belts, and wall hangings.
- Embroidery: Sewing beads onto fabric to create designs.
- Wirework: Creating three-dimensional forms and jewelry using wire and beads.
- Seed Bead Art: Utilizing tiny seed beads to create detailed and complex patterns, often in the form of flowers, animals, or geometric designs.
- Kumihimo: A Japanese braiding technique that incorporates beads into cords and bracelets.
Handmade beaded items fall under various classifications depending on the specific composition and use of the beads. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 3926903300: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Handbags”. If the handmade beaded item is a handbag constructed from plastic beads, this HS code is applicable. The first two digits (39) indicate plastics; the next two (26) specify other plastic articles; and the final digits (903300) pinpoint beads, bugles, and spangles, specifically handbags.
- 7116200500: This code applies to “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”. If the handmade beaded item is jewelry made from precious or semiprecious stones and valued at $40 or less per piece, this HS code is relevant. The first two digits (71) denote articles of pearl, precious or semiprecious stones; the next two (16) specify articles of pearl, precious or semiprecious stones; and the final digits (200500) pinpoint jewelry valued at $40 or less per piece.
- 7117901000: This code covers “Imitation jewelry: Other: Necklaces, valued not over 30 cents per dozen, composed wholly of plastic shapes mounted on fiber string”. If the handmade beaded item is a necklace made entirely of plastic shapes mounted on fiber string and valued at 30 cents or less per dozen, this HS code is applicable. The first two digits (71) denote imitation jewelry; the next two (17) specify imitation jewelry; and the final digits (901000) pinpoint necklaces valued at 30 cents or less per dozen.
Regarding HS code 7116200500, please note the valuation requirement of not exceeding $40 per piece. If the value exceeds this threshold, a different HS code may be necessary.