What certificates does a black bead chain necklace need to enter the US?

For a black bead chain necklace, the things you must have are: Country of origin marking; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• Country of origin marking

  Your factory supplies English markings.

• Importer registration and customs bond

  Your broker files CBP Form 5106; they'll arrange bonds for formal entries.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 4 items: 0 apply to every product in this category, 3 apply only in some situations, and 1 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

No mandatory requirements

This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.

What to look at for this product

If your black bead chain necklace has a magnetic clasp, ask how the supplier checked that closure against the magnet rule.

If your necklace will be described as containing gold, ask your supplier for the gold content information used for its labeling.

If your necklace will carry a silver content claim, request the silver composition information supporting the metal description on its label.

If your necklace has electroplated metal parts, ask which metal and finish were used when assessing California lead limits.

If your necklace will be offered in California, request material composition details to assess chemical warnings for its chain and closure.

If your necklace has magnets covered by the magnet rule, you'll need the general certificate identifying its chain, magnetic clasp and other supplied components.

Labels and state rules

If you claim gold or silver content, label it under 16 CFR 23.

California lead limits for adult jewelry vary by material, such as <500 ppm for electroplated metal (provision not verified); Proposition 65.

How this page was prepared

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.