7117.19.20.00 - Valued over 33 cents per meter

This HTS category encompasses articles of imitation jewelry, specifically those manufactured from base metal, including those plated with precious metals. The scope extends to rope, curb, cable, chain, and similar items that are produced in continuous lengths. These may be cut to specific lengths and can be set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones. Crucially, these articles must be suitable for further use in the manufacture of other imitation jewelry items that fall within this heading.

The defining characteristic of this particular classification is its valuation per meter. It specifically covers such base metal chains and similar articles where the value exceeds 33 cents per meter. This distinguishes it from its sibling category, which includes identical types of articles but are valued at 33 cents per meter or less. The price point serves as the primary differentiator between these two closely related classifications.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level, with the value per meter being the final determinant for assigning goods to this specific code. Examples falling into this category would include bulk quantities of various base metal chains intended for jewelry making, where the cost per meter exceeds the specified threshold.