Heading 7105

Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi- precious stones

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Heading 7105 covers dust and powder made from precious or semiprecious stones, whether the stones are natural or synthetic. The heading splits first by whether the powder is of diamonds or of other stones, then for diamonds by natural versus synthetic, by metal coating, and by whether the powder is 80 mesh or finer.

Products in this heading

Natural diamond polishing powder
Synthetic diamond grit finer than 80 mesh
Metal-coated synthetic diamond powder for bonded abrasives
Diamond lapping compound powder
Ruby and sapphire polishing powder
Gemstone cutting shop dust collected for recovery
Powdered emerald or other semiprecious stone for industrial use

How to choose the right subheading

Stone type: diamond powder falls in 7105.10, all other precious or semiprecious stone powder falls in 7105.90.
Origin: natural versus synthetic, which drives the split within the diamond subheading.
Particle size: whether the natural diamond powder is 80 mesh or finer or coarser.
Surface treatment: whether synthetic diamond powder is coated with metal.
Form: the goods must actually be dust or powder, not whole, cut or broken stone pieces.

Often confused with

Loose cut and polished diamonds, not mounted
Worked diamonds that are not in powder form stay in heading 7102.
Heading 7102
Synthetic corundum or rough lab-grown stone in piece form
Synthetic or reconstructed stones are classified by heading 7104 until reduced to dust or powder.
Heading 7104
Grinding wheels and abrasive discs made with diamond powder
Finished abrasive articles are classified as abrasives, not as the loose powder.
Heading 6804
Silver powder
Powder of precious metal goes to the metal heading, not the stone powder heading.
Heading 7106
Imitation jewelry set with stone chips
Articles of imitation jewelry are classified in heading 7117.
Heading 7117

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for natural diamond powder of 80 mesh or finer?

Natural diamond powder that is 80 mesh or finer is classified under 7105.10.00.11, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on metal-coated synthetic diamond powder?

Synthetic diamond powder coated with metal is classified under 7105.10.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify polishing powder made from a semiprecious stone other than diamond?

Dust and powder of precious or semiprecious stones other than diamonds falls under 7105.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

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.