7117.90.30.00 - Other

This HTS code, 7117.90.30.00, falls under the broader category of "Imitation jewelry" and specifically designates "Other" religious articles. It covers imitation jewelry items that are designed to be worn or carried on the person and possess a purely devotional character. This includes a wide array of devotional items that do not fit into more specific subcategories, such as crosses, medals, or saints' images intended for personal adornment or carrying for religious purposes, as long as they are made from base metals, plastics, or other non-precious materials.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7117.90.20.00, which is exclusively for rosaries and chaplets. While rosaries and chaplets are also religious articles worn or carried, this "Other" category encompasses all other types of devotional imitation jewelry not specifically enumerated as rosaries. The key differentiator lies in the specific form and function of the item, with this code being a catch-all for devotional imitation jewelry beyond the defined rosary category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7117.90.30.00 relies on confirming that the article is imitation jewelry, intended for religious devotion, designed to be worn or carried by the person, and does not meet the criteria for more specific classifications like rosaries or chaplets. The material composition of the imitation jewelry (base metal, plastic, etc.) is also a critical factor in its placement within Chapter 71.