HS HEADING 7104

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

HEADING

7104

CHAPTER

71 — Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, jewellery

In plain English

This category covers natural, synthetic, or reconstructed precious and semi-precious stones, regardless of whether they are worked, graded, or temporarily strung for transport. The items are distinguished by their material type, specifically separating piezo-electric quartz, diamonds, and other synthetic or reconstructed stones. Within each material group, the classification further divides the goods based on their physical state, distinguishing between those that are unworked or roughly shaped and those that are worked or graded but not yet strung, mounted, or set.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7104.10

Stones; 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 transport

7104.21

Stones; diamonds, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped

7104.29

Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious n.e.c. in heading 7104, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped

7104.91

Stones; 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 transport

7104.99

Stones; 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

Chapter 71 classification notes

Duty rates often 0-6.5% but high declared values trigger scrutiny. Kimberley Process certification required for rough diamonds. Hallmarking requirements vary by country. Cash declaration rules often apply to precious metals.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Costume jewellery (base metal plated with precious metal) belongs in Chapter 71 heading 7117, not with genuine precious metal items. Watches classify under Chapter 91, not 71.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 71

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