Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
8 declarable lines
Heading 7116 covers finished articles made of natural or cultured pearls, or of precious, semiprecious, synthetic or reconstructed stones, when the article is not jewelry of precious metal and not a stone that is still unmounted and unset. It splits first by material: 7116.10 for articles of pearls and 7116.20 for articles of stones. Within 7116.20 the lines separate articles of jewelry (by value per piece) from other articles, and then break out semiprecious stone goods such as figurines, temporarily strung graded stones, and a residual other line.
Products in this heading
- A finished cultured pearl necklace strung with a clasp
- An article made of natural pearls, such as a small drilled pearl ornament
- A carved rose quartz figurine
- A polished malachite or onyx box for display
- A semiprecious stone pendant or bracelet valued at $30 per piece
- Graded semiprecious stones temporarily strung for convenience of transport
- A small decorative object carved from semiprecious stone
- A reconstructed stone article other than jewelry
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the article is made of pearls or of stones: this decides between 7116.10 and 7116.20.
- For pearls, whether the pearls are natural or cultured.
- For stone articles, whether the item is an article of jewelry or another type of article.
- For stone jewelry, the value per piece, since the line changes above $40 per piece.
- For non-jewelry semiprecious stone goods, whether the item is graded stones temporarily strung, a figurine, or another article.
Often confused with
- Heading 7102A diamond that is cut but not mounted or set
Unmounted diamonds are classified in 7102, not as articles.
- Heading 7103A loose semiprecious stone that is not strung or set
Worked but unmounted stones stay in 7103.
- Heading 7104A laboratory-grown stone that is not mounted or set
Synthetic or reconstructed stones in loose form go to 7104.
- Heading 7113A gold ring set with a semiprecious stone
Jewelry of precious metal is classified in 7113 even when stones are set in it.
- Heading 7117A base metal necklace with glass stones
Imitation jewelry with no pearl or precious stone content goes to 7117.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a finished cultured pearl necklace?
Articles of cultured pearls are classified under 7116.10.25.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 5.5%.
What is the duty on a semiprecious stone figurine?
Figurines of semiprecious stone are classified under 7116.20.35.00 and pay a general (MFN) rate of 4.5%.
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.
All lines in heading 7116
- 7116.10.10.00Of natural or cultured pearls / Natural3.3%
- 7116.10.25.00Of natural or cultured pearls / Cultured5.5%
- 7116.20.05.00Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) / Articles of jewelry / Valued not over $40 per piece3.3%
- 7116.20.15.00Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) / Articles of jewelry / Other6.5%
- 7116.20.30.00Graded semiprecious stones strung temporarily for convenience of transport2.1%
- 7116.20.35.00Figurines of semiprecious stone4.5%
- 7116.20.40.00Of semiprecious stones (except rock crystal) / Other10.5%
- 7116.20.50.00Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) / OtherFree