Jewellery · United States
Importing jewellery from India to the United States
Precious-metal and imitation/costume jewellery from Indian manufacturers, classified and regulated very differently depending on which of the two HS headings applies.
HS classification
HS 7113 (Chapter 71 — jewellery of precious metal) for gold/silver/platinum pieces; HS 7117 for imitation/costume jewellery of base metal
Documentation for United States
- CPSIA third-party lab testing and a Children's Product Certificate for any imitation/costume jewellery marketed to or likely used by children 12 and under — lead limited to 100ppm in substrate / 90ppm in coating, cadmium to 75ppm; genuine precious-metal and untreated-gemstone pieces are exempt from this specific rule
- FTC Jewelry Guides: karat/fineness marking rules for precious-metal pieces, and truthful "imitation"/"synthetic" disclosure for non-genuine stones
- Standard CBP customs entry (ACE filing)
Which rules apply depends entirely on which HS heading (7113 vs 7117) and which end market (adult vs children's) the piece falls into — a costume necklace and a gold ring are two different compliance regimes, not variations on one.
Certifications that matter
Order volume and shipping
Courier only — high value-to-weight ratio makes courier the standard mode regardless of order size; insured, and often hand-carried for larger consignments.
Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so test before committing to volume.
Order sizes we serve
Sample
from $200
E-commerce restock
200–500 units
Pallet
distribution volume
Container
full load
The fastest-growing buyer for jewellery landed in the United States is an Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy or TikTok Shop seller restocking 200–500 units at a time, not a distributor buying by the pallet — landed cost is quoted per unit, in USD, so it can be checked directly against a marketplace listing price. Amazon FBA prep — labelling, polybagging and carton marking to the destination fulfilment centre's requirements — is arranged per order; confirm the exact prep specification for your listing before dispatch, since it varies by product and by Amazon's own current requirements.
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What HS code does jewellery fall under when exporting from India?+
jewellery typically falls under: HS 7113 (Chapter 71 — jewellery of precious metal) for gold/silver/platinum pieces; HS 7117 for imitation/costume jewellery of base metal.
What documentation is required to import jewellery from India into the United States?+
Importing jewellery into the United States requires: CPSIA third-party lab testing and a Children's Product Certificate for any imitation/costume jewellery marketed to or likely used by children 12 and under — lead limited to 100ppm in substrate / 90ppm in coating, cadmium to 75ppm; genuine precious-metal and untreated-gemstone pieces are exempt from this specific rule; FTC Jewelry Guides: karat/fineness marking rules for precious-metal pieces, and truthful "imitation"/"synthetic" disclosure for non-genuine stones; Standard CBP customs entry (ACE filing).
What certifications matter when importing jewellery from India to the United States?+
The certifications that matter are: CPSIA lead/cadmium test report and Children's Product Certificate (imitation jewellery only), Karat/fineness documentation (precious-metal jewellery).
Is jewellery regulated as a food, a drug, or something else in the United States?+
Which rules apply depends entirely on which HS heading (7113 vs 7117) and which end market (adult vs children's) the piece falls into — a costume necklace and a gold ring are two different compliance regimes, not variations on one.
How is jewellery shipped from India?+
Courier only — high value-to-weight ratio makes courier the standard mode regardless of order size; insured, and often hand-carried for larger consignments.
Can I order a sample of jewellery before committing to a full container?+
Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit or a small mixed set from USD 200, at the supplier's wholesale rate — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so a buyer can test before committing to pallet or container volume.