HS Code 7116Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
2 six-digit codes · Heading 16 of 18 in Chapter 71 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Loose pearls and loose stones sit in other headings.
Heading 7116 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)” classify either at 711610 or at 711620, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 16 of 18 in Chapter 71, Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, which runs to 55 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 7116 covers
Heading 7116 is about things that have been made from pearls or gemstones. The key word is "articles". A pearl or a stone on its own is a material. Once it is made into an object, the heading may change.
The stones can be natural, synthetic or reconstructed. A man-made stone does not fall outside the heading just because it was grown in a lab.
You may also see this heading called HSN code 7116. It is the same Harmonized System number under a different label. Countries share the first digits and add their own extra digits later.
Customs classification starts from the words of the heading and the chapter notes. First ask what the goods are made of. Then ask what form they are in.
HS 711610 vs 711620: the six-digit subheadings
The split depends on the material of the article. Pearl goods go to 711610. Goods made of any kind of gemstone go to 711620, including synthetic and reconstructed ones.
- 711610: pearl articles, made from natural or cultured pearls.
- 711620: stone articles, made from natural, synthetic or reconstructed gems.
- A synthetic stone article goes to 711620, never to 711610.
HS 7116 vs 7103 worked stones and other nearby headings
Most mistakes come from picking the wrong neighbour. Ask whether the item is loose or made into an article, whether the stone is real or imitation, and whether precious metal is part of it.
Worked stones that are not strung, mounted or set go to 7103. Synthetic or reconstructed stones in the same loose state go to 7104. Heading 7116 starts when the pearls or stones have been made into an article.
Where the piece is jewellery with precious metal, look at 7113 instead. Heading 7117 is imitation jewellery, so it is for look-alike goods, while 7116 is for real pearls and stones.
Beads cut from semi-precious stone are stone articles, so they point to 711620. Check the exact form before you file. Loose, ungraded stones that are only temporarily strung for transport belong in 7103. The HS code classifier can help you narrow the choice.
HS 7116 import and export data on EximDataX
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try 7116, 711610 or 711620 to see the shipment records filed under them.
Related
- Chapter 71: pearls, precious stones and metals
- HS 7101 natural or cultured pearls
- HS 7103 precious and semi-precious stones
- HS 7104 synthetic or reconstructed stones
- HS 7113 jewellery of precious metal
- HS 7117 imitation jewellery
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Nearby headings in Chapter 71
- 7106Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in…3 codes
- 7107Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured1 code
- 7108Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured…4 codes
- 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than…1 code
- 7110Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form8 codes
- 7111Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than…1 code
- 7112Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other…4 codes
- 7113Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with…3 codes
- 7114Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious…3 codes
- 7115Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal2 codes
- 7117Imitation jewellery3 codes
- 7118Coin2 codes
Who ships under 7116?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XIV: Pearls, Precious Stones and Metals; Jewellery, chapters 71–71.
HS Code 7116: common questions
What is HS code 7116?
It is a Harmonized System heading for finished pearl and gemstone articles. It splits into a pearl subheading and a stone subheading.
Is a pearl necklace classified under HS 7116?
A necklace made only of pearls is an article of pearls, which points to 711610. If it has precious metal parts, check 7113 first.
What is the HS code for synthetic stone articles?
The heading wording names them directly.
What is the difference between HS 7116 and 7117?
Heading 7117 is imitation jewellery. Heading 7116 is for articles made from real pearls and stones, plus the man-made stones its wording names.
Are loose pearls classified under 7116?
No. Pearls that are not strung, mounted or set belong in 7101.
Who imports articles of pearls and precious stones?
Importers differ by country and change over time. In some markets the customs records name the buyers, and you can start from the buyer data page.
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