Articles of natural or cultured pearls — HTS 7116
Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
Chapter 71 › Heading 7116
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7116 groups articles made from natural or cultured pearls and from precious or semiprecious stones. The stones may be natural, synthetic, or reconstructed. This is a broad product category, not the final tariff classification: items such as jewelry components, ornaments, and other finished articles may fall here when the heading’s requirements are met.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that heading 7116—not a heading for jewelry, loose stones, watches, tools, or another more specific product—applies. Then read the subheadings and tariff provisions for the item’s principal material and form. The lower-level code commonly distinguishes the type of pearl or stone, whether it is natural, synthetic, or reconstructed, and the kind of article. The product’s construction and condition at import can also matter, so the commercial description alone may not be enough.
What to check
- Identify every material in the item, including the main stone, pearl, metal, setting, backing, and any coatings or treatments.
- Determine whether the pearl or stone is natural, cultured, synthetic, or reconstructed, and keep supplier specifications or laboratory documentation.
- Describe what the item is when imported—such as a loose component, ornament, bead, or finished article—and check whether another HTS heading describes it more specifically.
- Read the complete 8-digit subheading text and any relevant section, chapter, and heading notes; do not select a code based only on the first matching words.
- Check prior binding rulings, product samples, and a customs broker or classification specialist when the material, construction, or intended use creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 7116 summary
Articles of natural or cultured pearls is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7116.10 | Of natural or cultured pearls |
| 7116.20 | Of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7116?
Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.