HS Code 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

Q: Is HS code 71 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 71 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 71 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 71?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 71.

What is HS Code 71

HS Code 71 covers Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XIV (Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The two digits "71" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "71" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 71 Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin Cover?

Section XIV

Chapters (71) Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

Chapter 71

Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

HS Code 7101

Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

HS Code 7102

Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set

HS Code 7103

Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

HS Code 7104

Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

HS Code 7105

Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone

HS Code 7106

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

HS Code 7107

Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS Code 7108

Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

HS Code 7109

Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS Code 7110

Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

HS Code 7111

Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS Code 7112

Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49

HS Code 7113

Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

HS Code 7114

Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

HS Code 7115

Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

HS Code 7116

Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

HS Code 7117

Imitation jewellery

HS Code 7118

Coin

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What HS Codes for Pearls, Gems and Precious Metals Do Not Cover

Chapter 71 covers natural and cultured pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals, and jewelry. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Watches with precious-metal cases (the watch itself)

Chapter 91

Decorative articles of stone (not jewelry)

Chapter 68

Industrial diamonds used in cutting/grinding tools

Chapter 82

Coins in current circulation stay in 71, but collector coins

Chapter 97

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Pearls, Gems and Precious Metals HS 71

HS Code 7101

Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

HS Code 7102

Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set

HS Code 7103

HS Code 7104

HS Code 7105

Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone

HS Code 7106

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

HS Code 7107

Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS Code 7108

Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

HS Code 7109

Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS Code 7110

Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 71?

HS code 71 covers Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, one of the chapter 71 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 71 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 71 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 71?