Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, jewellery
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Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, jewellery
Common items in this chapter
- —Gold jewellery (7113.19)
- —Silver jewellery (7113.11)
- —Diamonds — cut (7102.39)
- —Gold bullion (7108)
- —Watches with precious metal cases (7113)
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
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.
Binding tariff ruling database
If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.
Binding tariff ruling database