What types of stones fall under HS-4 7103?

HS-4 7103 includes precious stones excluding diamonds, and semi-precious stones that are worked but not set or mounted.

How do I choose between HS-6 710391 and 710399?

Use HS-6 710391 for worked rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Use HS-6 710399 for other worked stones that are not in these categories.

Can I import unworked stones under HS-4 7103?

Yes, unworked stones can be imported under HS-6 710310, which covers unworked or roughly shaped precious and semi-precious stones.

What documentation do I need for importing gemstones?

You typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant certificates of authenticity or origin for gemstones.

Are there specific regulations for importing emeralds?

Emeralds are classified under HS-6 710391 if they are worked. Ensure compliance with any specific import regulations that may apply.

HS-4 · Heading

7103 — 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

Chapter 71: Natural or cultured pearls; precious stones

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7103 when importing precious and semi-precious stones that are worked but not set or mounted, such as a shipment of unmounted sapphires. This heading covers various forms of these stones, whether they are simply sawn or more elaborately shaped.

When deciding between the subheadings, consider the specific type of stone. For example, HS-6 710310 applies to unworked or roughly shaped stones, while HS-6 710391 is for worked rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. If your stones are worked but not one of these specific types, you'll likely use HS-6 710399.

The distinctions can be subtle but important. If your shipment includes worked stones that are not rubies, sapphires, or emeralds, you should classify them under HS-6 710399. This ensures compliance and avoids misclassification penalties.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 7103 · precious stones · semi-precious stones · worked stones · unworked stones · import classification · gemstone shipping · sawn stones · mounted stones · gemstone trade

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Unworked amethyst stones, roughly shaped, not set (HS-6 710310)
Worked emeralds, polished but not set (HS-6 710391)
Sawn garnets, not mounted (HS-6 710399)
Roughly shaped topaz, not strung (HS-6 710310)
Polished but unset rubies (HS-6 710391)
Worked opals, not set in jewelry (HS-6 710399)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 7103 used for?
How to classify worked gemstones?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 7103?
Are rubies classified differently in HS-4?
What documents are needed for importing precious stones?
How to determine if a stone is semi-precious?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of stones fall under HS-4 7103?: HS-4 7103 includes precious stones excluding diamonds, and semi-precious stones that are worked but not set or mounted.
How do I choose between HS-6 710391 and 710399?: Use HS-6 710391 for worked rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Use HS-6 710399 for other worked stones that are not in these categories.
Can I import unworked stones under HS-4 7103?: Yes, unworked stones can be imported under HS-6 710310, which covers unworked or roughly shaped precious and semi-precious stones.
What documentation do I need for importing gemstones?: You typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any relevant certificates of authenticity or origin for gemstones.
Are there specific regulations for importing emeralds?: Emeralds are classified under HS-6 710391 if they are worked. Ensure compliance with any specific import regulations that may apply.

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HS code directory Chapter 71

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