The first two digits of the HS code starting with 71 typically represent pearls, precious stones or artificial stones, precious metals, precious metal jewelry or parts thereof.
Specifically:
- 7101: Pearls (natural or cultured), whether or not crushed or in powder form: Includes various types of pearls, such as natural pearls, cultured pearls, pearl fragments, and pearl powder.
- 7102: Diamonds (natural or synthetic): Includes various types of diamonds, such as industrial diamonds, gem-grade diamonds, etc.
- 7103: Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.): Includes gold, silver, platinum, etc., precious metals, including unprocessed precious metals, semi-finished precious metals, etc.
- 7104: Precious metal jewelry: Includes various types of precious metal jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.
- 7105: Other precious stones (natural or synthetic): Includes various other precious stones, such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc.
- 7106: Precious metal powder and other precious metal products: Includes precious metal powder, precious metal foil, precious metal wire, etc.
- 7108: Parts of precious metals or precious metal jewelry: Includes various parts of precious metals or precious metal jewelry, such as necklace clasps, ring bases, etc.
Therefore, if the product is pearls, precious stones, precious metals or their jewelry, it is usually classified under the HS code starting with 71.
To determine a more specific HS code, it is necessary to further understand the specific composition, use, and processing method of the product.
First four digits explanation: HS code: 7103
Classification description: Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, whether or not processed or graded, but not strung, set or mounted; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Six-digit explanation: Classification: Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, whether or not processed or graded, but not strung, set or mounted; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Meaning: Refers to other precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones that are unprocessed or only cut or roughly shaped.
8-10 digit explanation: hscode: 7103102000 Classification: Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, whether or not processed or graded, but not strung, set or mounted; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport. Explanation: Refers to unprocessed or only cut or roughly shaped unprocessed stones.
Examples of products: - Raw ruby stones - Uncut sapphire crystals - Rough emerald stones - Unpolished topaz - Semi-precious stone chips - Unprocessed opal stones - Natural jade rough stones - Unprocessed amethyst crystals