Imitation jewellery

HS v2017 Code: 7117

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
71	17	n/a

Code	7117
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	71

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

This Code: Imitation jewellery

Child Codes: Jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal; Jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal; Jewellery; imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed); Coin

About imitation jewellery

HS code 7117 covers a wide range of imitation jewelry products, which are designed to mimic the appearance of genuine jewelry without the high cost. This industry plays a significant role in the global fashion and accessories market, catering to consumers who seek affordable alternatives to precious metal and gemstone-based jewelry. Imitation jewelry is a crucial component of the broader fashion and lifestyle industry, providing a means for individuals to express their personal style and aesthetic preferences.

Production process

Imitation jewelry is typically produced using a variety of techniques, including casting, stamping, and electroplating. Casting involves pouring molten metal into molds to create the desired shapes, while stamping uses high-pressure machinery to shape metal sheets into intricate designs. Electroplating is a process that applies a thin layer of metal, such as gold or silver, onto a base metal to create the illusion of a more valuable material.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of imitation jewelry include base metals (such as brass, copper, or zinc), plating materials (such as gold or silver), and various decorative elements (such as rhinestones, enamel, or beads). Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the imitation jewelry industry are a wide range of fashion accessories, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and pins. These products are often consumed by 6204 Women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, 6203 Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, and 6212 Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted.

Family tree for imitation jewellery

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/71'>71: Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7117'>7117: Imitation jewellery</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7101'>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</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7102'>7102: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7103'>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</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7104'>7104: Synthetic, reconstructed precious, semi-precious stone worked, graded or not, not strung or mounted, set; ungraded synthetic, reconstructed precious, semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for transport</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7105'>7105: Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7106'>7106: Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7107'>7107: Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7108'>7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7109'>7109: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7110'>7110: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7111'>7111: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7112'>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</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7113'>7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7114'>7114: Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7115'>7115: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7116'>7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7118'>7118: Coin</a>"]

    B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/711711'>711711: Jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/711719'>711719: Jewellery; imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/711790'>711790: Jewellery; imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal</a>"]


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