Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code starting with 71 generally represent pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, imitation pearls or stones, precious metals, articles of precious metals, or parts thereof.

Specifically:

• 7101: Pearls (natural or cultured), including their fragments or powder: This includes various types of pearls, such as natural pearls, cultured pearls, pearl fragments, and pearl powder.
• 7102: Diamonds (natural or synthetic): This includes various types of diamonds, such as industrial diamonds and gem-grade diamonds.
• 7103: Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.): This includes gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals, including unprocessed precious metals and semi-finished precious metals.
• 7104: Articles of precious metals: This includes various precious metal articles, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, etc.
• 7105: Other precious or semi-precious stones (natural or synthetic): This includes various other precious or semi-precious stones, such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc.
• 7106: Precious metal powders and other precious metal products: This includes precious metal powders, precious metal foils, precious metal wires, etc.
• 7108: Parts of precious metals or articles of precious metals: This includes various parts of precious metals or articles of precious metals, such as necklace clasps, ring mounts, etc.

Therefore, if the product is pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, or their articles, it is usually classified under HS codes starting with 71.

To determine a more specific HS code, it is necessary to understand the product's specific components, use, and processing method.

First four digits explanation:
HS code: 7116

Classification description: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic, or reconstructed).

Specific meaning: This code covers various articles made of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (including natural, synthetic, or reconstructed stones).

Six-digit explanation:
HS code: 7116.20

Classification: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones.

Specific meaning: Refers to other items made of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic, or reconstructed).

Eight to ten-digit explanation:
HS code: 7116203000

Classification: Items made of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones → items made of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic, or reconstructed) → other → semi-precious stone items (excluding quartz)

Explanation: This refers to items made of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, which fall under the category of precious or semi-precious stone items (natural, synthetic, or reconstructed), further classified as "other," and specifically refers to semi-precious stone items (excluding quartz), which are temporarily strung together for ease of transport.

Examples of products: - Semi-precious stone bracelets (e.g., made of turquoise or amethyst) - Semi-precious stone pendants (e.g., made of lapis lazuli or onyx) - Semi-precious stone earrings (e.g., made of opal or garnet) - Semi-precious stone necklaces (e.g., made of peridot or topaz) - Semi-precious stone rings (e.g., made of moonstone or zircon)