7117.19.15.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 7117.19.15.00, covers imitation jewelry chains and similar articles manufactured from base metals, whether or not plated with precious metal. Specifically, it encompasses rope, curb, cable, chain, and similar articles produced in continuous lengths. These items are intended for use in the further manufacture of imitation jewelry and may be cut to specific lengths or set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones. The defining characteristic of this category is its valuation: these chain articles must be valued at not over 33 cents per meter to fall within this specific classification.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7117.19.05.00, which specifically covers toy jewelry valued not over 8 cents per piece. While both fall under imitation jewelry made of base metal, the distinction lies in the nature of the article (chain vs. toy jewelry) and the unit of valuation (per meter vs. per piece). This subcategory focuses on the bulk production of chain components rather than finished, low-value toy imitation jewelry items.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the material composition (base metal, potentially plated with precious metal), the form of the article (continuous lengths of rope, curb, cable, or similar chains), their intended use in manufacturing other imitation jewelry, and crucially, the unit value not exceeding 33 cents per meter.