7117.90.20.00 - Rosaries and chaplets

This HTS category, 7117.90.20.00, specifically covers rosaries and chaplets. These are religious articles characterized by strings of beads used for counting prayers, typically in Catholic devotion. While they are a type of imitation jewelry due to their construction with beads and potential decorative elements, their primary function is devotional.

The key distinction for this category lies in its specific designation for rosaries and chaplets. Its sibling category, 7117.90.30.00, encompasses "Other" imitation jewelry that does not fall into the more specific classifications within heading 7117. Therefore, if an item is clearly identifiable as a rosary or chaplet, it should be classified here rather than under the broader "Other" category for imitation jewelry. The articles must be of a purely devotional character, designed to be worn or carried about the person as part of religious observance.