Imitation jewellery

HS v2022 Code: 7117

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
71	17	n/a

Code	7117
Version	HS v2022
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, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal; 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

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, including costume jewelry, fashion jewelry, and other decorative accessories. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, catering to the growing demand for affordable and trendy jewelry options. Imitation jewelry provides an accessible alternative to fine jewelry, allowing consumers to express their personal style without the high cost associated with precious metals and gemstones.

Production process

The production of imitation jewelry typically involves a range of techniques, including casting, stamping, and electroplating. Manufacturers may use base metals such as 7113 gold and silver articles or 7114 articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal as the foundation, which are then coated with a thin layer of precious metal or other decorative finishes. Some imitation jewelry may also incorporate non-metallic materials, such as plastics, resin, or synthetic stones, to achieve the desired aesthetic.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the imitation jewelry industry include base metals, plating materials, fasteners, and findings. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment for casting, stamping, and finishing processes. Additionally, the industry utilizes a range of tools and consumables, such as molds, dies, and polishing compounds, to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the imitation jewelry industry are a diverse range of decorative accessories, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and brooches. These products are often designed to mimic the appearance of fine jewelry, but at a more affordable price point. The imitation jewelry industry's outputs may be consumed by 6204 Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, 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 manufacturers, as well as by individual consumers seeking to enhance their personal style.

Family tree for imitation jewellery

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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/v2022/7117'>7117: Imitation jewellery</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/v2022/7116'>7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7118'>7118: Coin</a>"]

    B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711711'>711711: Jewellery; imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711719'>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/v2022/711790'>711790: Jewellery; imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal</a>"]


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