Heading 7103
HTS code 7103 — Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rate of 10.5%, with 5 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 7103
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7103.10.2000 | Unworked (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped) | Free | carat |
| 7103.10.4000 | Other (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped) | 10.5% | carat |
| 7103.91.0010 | Rubies (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Otherwise worked > Rubies, sapphires and emeralds) | Free | carat |
| 7103.91.0020 | Sapphires (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Otherwise worked > Rubies, sapphires and emeralds) | Free | carat |
| 7103.91.0030 | Emeralds (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Otherwise worked > Rubies, sapphires and emeralds) | Free | carat |
| 7103.99.1000 | Cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Otherwise worked > Other) | Free | carat |
| 7103.99.5000 | Other (Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport > Otherwise worked > Other) | 10.5% | carat |
Documents required to import under 7103
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 7103?
- HTS heading 7103 covers precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport. It sits in Chapter 71 (jewelry, pearls and precious metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7103?
- General duty rate of 10.5%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7103 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 71
- 7101Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
- 7102Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set
- 7104Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
- 7105Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi- precious stones
- 7106Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semimanufactured forms, or in powder form
- 7107Base metals clad with silver, not further worked than semi- manufactured
- 7108Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
- 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semimanufactured