7117.11.00.00 - Cuff links and studs

This HTS category, 7117.11.00.00, specifically covers cuff links and studs. These are decorative items, typically worn with formal shirts to fasten the cuffs together or as replacements for buttons on shirt fronts. While classified under imitation jewelry, the defining characteristic for this sub-classification is their specific function and design as accessories for men's formal wear.

It's important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7117.19, which encompasses "other" imitation jewelry made of base metal. While both fall under the broader heading of imitation jewelry made from base metal (whether or not plated with precious metal), 7117.11.00.00 is reserved for the highly specific items of cuff links and studs, whereas 7117.19 would include other types of base metal imitation jewelry such as rings, bracelets, brooches, or necklaces not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 7117.11.00.00. Therefore, the classification is definitive for cuff links and studs made of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal, that are not considered genuine precious metal articles. Classification relies on the item's intended use and typical appearance as distinct formal shirt accessories.