Heading 7103

Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

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Heading 7103 covers precious stones other than diamonds, and semiprecious stones, that are not strung, mounted or set. It also covers ungraded stones of these kinds temporarily strung for transport. The heading splits first by processing level: unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped in 7103.10, and otherwise worked in 7103.91 and 7103.99, with rubies, sapphires and emeralds broken out and other stones split by whether they are cut but not set and suitable for jewelry manufacture.

Products in this heading

Rough uncut emerald crystals in bulk
Sapphire rough sawn into slabs
Polished ruby cabochons, not set
Faceted amethyst stones sold loose by the carat
Cut emeralds graded and sorted, not strung
Tumbled semiprecious stones such as polished agate pieces
Loose cut stones intended for a jeweler to set
Ungraded semiprecious stones temporarily strung on a string for shipping

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the stone is a diamond, since diamonds are excluded from this heading.
The level of working: unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped versus otherwise worked such as polished, faceted or drilled.
The stone species, because rubies, sapphires and emeralds take their own lines under 7103.91.
For other worked stones, whether the stone is cut but not set and suitable for use in jewelry manufacture.
Whether the stone is strung, mounted or set, since mounting or setting moves the article out of this heading.

Often confused with

Loose diamonds, cut or rough
Diamonds have their own heading and are excluded from 7103.
Heading 7102
Lab-grown or reconstructed sapphire rough
Synthetic or reconstructed stones are classified in 7104, not with natural stones.
Heading 7104
Polishing powder or grit made from gemstone material
Dust and powder of precious or semiprecious stones go to 7105.
Heading 7105
Finished gemstone ring or pendant
Once the stone is mounted or set in jewelry, the article is jewelry of 7113.
Heading 7113
Stone-set keychain or small ornamental article
Articles of precious or semiprecious stones that are not jewelry fall in 7116.
Heading 7116

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for rough uncut sapphire?

Rough sapphire that is unworked is classified under 7103.10.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Sapphire that has been simply sawn or roughly shaped but is not further worked also falls in the unworked or simply sawn group.

What is the duty on cut emeralds that are not set?

Cut emeralds classified under 7103.91.00.30 carry a general (MFN) rate of Free. This applies to emeralds that are otherwise worked but not strung, mounted or set.

How do I classify loose cut stones sold to a jewelry manufacturer?

Cut but not set precious or semiprecious stones, other than ruby, sapphire or emerald, that are suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry go under 7103.99.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Worked stones of that group that do not meet the jewelry-manufacture description go under 7103.99.50.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 10.5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.