Imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified from India
India exported $97.3 million of imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified (HS 7117.90) in FY2025-26, down 6.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 21% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 31% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $97MDown 6.9% on last year
- HS code
- 7117.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 8 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7117.90.10.00 | Other: Necklaces, valued not over 30 cents per dozen, composed wholly of plastic shapes mounted on fiber string | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 7117.90.20.00 | Religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person: Rosaries and chaplets | 3.3% | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| 7117.90.30.00 | Religious articles of a purely devotional character designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person: Other | 3.9% | 13.9% | 23.9% |
| 7117.90.45.00 | Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Toy jewelry (except parts) | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 7117.90.55.00 | Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other | 7.2% | 17.2% | 27.2% |
| 7117.90.60.00 | Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Toy jewelry (except parts) valued not over 8 cents per piece | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 7117.90.75.00 | Other: Of plastics | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 7117.90.90.00 | Other: Other | 11% | 21% | 31% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified
India's exports to all countries under HS 7117.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7117.90 is 4%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified from India?
10% to 21% on the 8 US tariff lines under HS 7117.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 31%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified?
7117.90, under heading 7117 (Imitation jewelry). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export imitation jewelry, not elsewhere specified?
Yes. India exported $97.3 million under HS 7117.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.