U.S. exports of Semiprecious Stones, Otherwise Worked (HS 710399) totaled $16.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Semiprecious Stones, Otherwise Worked paid $969K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Semiprecious Stones, Otherwise Worked imports of $8.6M in August 2026 ran 70% below the year-to-date monthly average of $29.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCut, shaped, or otherwise worked semiprecious stones that are not set into jewelry occupy two US tariff lines: 7103991000 for stones cut but not set and suitable for jewelry use, and 7103995000 for worked stones not suitable for jewelry. Germany and India are leading suppliers, with Thailand, Brazil, and Switzerland also prominent — reflecting both lapidary manufacturing hubs and raw-stone processing centers. Classification turns critically on whether the stone is suitable for jewelry use, a distinction that affects duty treatment and can require careful documentation of the stone's finish and intended application.
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The key criterion is suitability for jewelry use. Stones that are cut but not yet set and are commercially suitable for jewelry are classified under 7103991000, while worked stones that are not suitable for jewelry — such as industrial-grade or decorative carvings — fall under 7103995000. Importers should document the stone's grade, finish, and intended end use to support the correct classification.
Standard commercial documentation includes a detailed invoice specifying the stone type, weight in carats, processing method, and declared value per stone. For certain species-derived stones or organic gems, CITES permits may apply. Customs brokers often recommend gemological certificates to substantiate classification and valuation, particularly for higher-value parcels.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $259.5M of Semiprecious Stones, Otherwise Worked and exported $383.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7103
Subheading 710399 · $16.5M of $131.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7103991000 | Gemstones, Cut But not Set Suitbl Fr Jewlry, NESOI | $8.2M | 9.10% | 66.67% | $751K |
| 7103995000 | Gemstones, Othrws Wrkd, Nt Suitbl for Jwlry, NESOI | $871K | 25.10% | 81.43% | $219K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7103991000 | Gemstones, NESOI, Cut But not Set Suitbl Fr Jewlry | $16.4M |
| 7103995000 | Gemstns NESOI Othrws Wrkd Nt Suitbl for Jwlry | $23K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Hong Kong and Italy together take 43% of it.
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rate provision · imports
23.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.63% of imports for consumption.