HEADING 71.17 - IMITATION JEWELLERY.

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- Of base metal whether or not plated with precious metal :

7117.11 - - Cuff-links and studs

7117.19 - - Other

7117.90 - Other

For the purposes of this heading the expression imitation jewellery as defined in Note 11 to this Chapter is restricted to small objects of personal adornment such as those listed in paragraph (A) of the Explanatory Note to heading 71.13 e.g. rings bracelets (other than wrist-watch bracelets) necklaces ear-rings cuff-links etc. but not including buttons and other articles of heading 96.06 or dress combs hair-slides or the like and hair-pins of heading 96.15 provided they do not incorporate precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (except as plating or as minor constituents as defined in Note 2 (a) to this Chapter e.g. monograms ferrules and rims) nor natural or cultured pearls precious or semi-precious stones (natural synthetic or reconstructed).

The heading also covers unfinished or incomplete articles of imitation jewellery (ear-rings bracelets necklaces etc.) such as :

(a) Semi-finished split rings consisting of anodised aluminium wire usually twisted or surface worked whether or not fitted with a crude clasp sometimes used as ear-rings without further working;

(b) Ornamental motifs of base metal whether or not polished assembled by small links into strips of indefinite length.

It is to be noted that articles of personal use of a kind normally carried in the pocket in the handbag or on the person such as those listed in paragraph (B) of the Explanatory Note to heading 71.13 (cigarette cases powder boxes etc.) are not regarded as imitation jewellery.

The heading also excludes :

(a)Articles specified in Note 3 to this Chapter.

(b)Articles of heading 83.08 (buckles buckle-clasps clasps hooks eyelets etc.).