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

HS v2022 Code: 7116

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

HS code 7116 covers a diverse range of luxury goods, including articles made from natural or cultured pearls, as well as those crafted from precious and semi-precious stones. This industry plays a significant role in the global luxury market, catering to the demand for high-end jewelry, decorative items, and other exclusive products. The production and trade of these specialized goods contribute to the overall economic activity and international trade flows.

Production process

The manufacturing of articles under HS code 7116 typically involves intricate craftsmanship and specialized techniques. Pearls, whether natural or cultured, are carefully selected, graded, and processed to create a range of jewelry and decorative pieces. Precious and semi-precious stones are meticulously cut, polished, and set into various designs using advanced lapidary and jewelry-making methods. The final products often undergo additional finishing touches, such as engraving or setting, to enhance their aesthetic appeal and value.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the HS code 7116 industry include raw materials such as pearls, precious stones (e.g., diamonds, rubies, sapphires), and semi-precious stones (e.g., amethyst, topaz, emerald). Specialized tools and equipment, such as cutting and polishing machines, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, skilled labor, including gemologists, jewelers, and artisans, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 7116 industry are a wide range of luxury articles, including jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets), decorative items (e.g., figurines, vases, boxes), and other specialized products. These outputs are often consumed by the 9503 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof industry, as well as the 9504 Video games, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment industry, where they may be used as components or accessories.

Family tree for articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/71'>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/v2022/7116'>7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7101'>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/v2022/7102'>7102: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7103'>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/v2022/7104'>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</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7105'>7105: Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7106'>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/v2022/7107'>7107: Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7108'>7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7109'>7109: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7110'>7110: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7111'>7111: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7112'>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 other than goods of heading 85.49</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7113'>7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7114'>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/v2022/7115'>7115: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7117'>7117: Imitation jewellery</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7118'>7118: Coin</a>"]

    B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711610'>711610: Pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearls</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711620'>711620: Stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of</a>"]


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