Section XIV · Gems & Precious Metals · Chapter 71
Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
About chapter 71
Chapter 71 covers natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin. Because of the high value density, customs authorities scrutinize this chapter closely, and many countries require additional import documentation (Kimberley Process certificates for diamonds, for example).
Classification tip: Rough (uncut) diamonds require a Kimberley Process certificate to cross most borders legally, separate from and in addition to the HS classification, and imitation jewellery is classified differently from genuine precious-metal jewellery even if visually similar.
55 six-digit codes
Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport
3 codes7101.10Pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport7101.21Pearls; cultured, unworked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport7101.22Pearls; cultured, worked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport
Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set
5 codes7102.10Diamonds; whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted7102.21Diamonds; industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set7102.29Diamonds; industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set7102.31Diamonds; non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set7102.39Diamonds; non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set
Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
3 codes7103.10Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set7103.91Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set7103.99Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
5 codes7104.10Stones; piezo-electric quartz, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport7104.21Stones; diamonds, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped7104.29Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious n.e.c. in heading 7104, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped7104.91Stones; diamonds, n.e.c. in heading 7104, worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport7104.99Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious n.e.c. in heading 7104, worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone
2 codes7105.10Stones; precious and semi-precious, dust and powder, of diamonds7105.90Stones; precious and semi-precious, dust and powder, of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones, excluding diamonds
Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
3 codes7106.10Metals; silver powder7106.91Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)7106.92Metals; silver, semi-manufactured
Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured
1 code7107.00Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured
Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
4 codes7108.11Metals; gold, non-monetary, powder7108.12Metals; gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)7108.13Metals; gold, semi-manufactured7108.20Gold, monetary
Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured
1 code7109.00Base metals or silver; clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured
Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
8 codes7110.11Metals; platinum, unwrought or in powder form7110.19Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured7110.21Metals; palladium, unwrought or in powder form7110.29Metals; palladium, semi-manufactured7110.31Metals; rhodium, unwrought or in powder form7110.39Metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured7110.41Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form7110.49Metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured
Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured
1 code7111.00Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured
Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49
4 codes7112.30Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds7112.91Waste and scrap of precious metals; of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals7112.92Waste and scrap of precious metals; of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals7112.99Waste and scrap of precious metals; waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds
Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
3 codes7113.11Jewellery; of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof7113.19Jewellery; of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof7113.20Jewellery; of base metal clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
3 codes7114.11Silversmiths' wares; and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal7114.19Goldsmiths' wares; articles of and parts thereof, of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal7114.20Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares; articles of and parts thereof, of base metal clad with precious metal
Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
2 codes7115.10Metal; catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum7115.90Metal; precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10
Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
2 codes7116.10Pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearls7116.20Stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of
Imitation jewellery
3 codes7117.11Jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal7117.19Jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal7117.90Jewellery; imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal
Coin
2 codes7118.10Coin (other than gold coin), not being legal tender7118.90Coin; other than coin of item no. 7118.10
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 7101-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 71 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 71 cover?
Chapter 71 of the Harmonized System covers: natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin. It belongs to section XIV (Gems & Precious Metals) and contains 18 four-digit headings, 7101–7118.
How many HS codes are in chapter 71?
Chapter 71 contains 18 four-digit headings and 55 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 7101 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 71?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.