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7103.99.50.00

Otherwise worked / Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Otherwise worked
  3. Other
  4. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
10.5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
50%
Unit of quantity
carat

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 7103

About 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

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.

Full guide to heading 7103

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

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%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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