7116.20.30.00
Graded semiprecious stones strung temporarily for convenience of transport
General Rate
2.1%
MFN / Column 1 General
Special Rate
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
FTA / Preferential
Column 2 Rate
50%
Non-MFN countries
About HTS 7116.20.30.00
HTS code 7116.20.30.00 classifies imports of: Graded semiprecious stones strung temporarily for convenience of transport. This line sits within Chapter 71 (Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport:), Section XIV (Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Stones, Precious Metals), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: g. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 7116.20.30.00 is 2.1%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 50% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea — a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.15. ", "type": "endnote"}]. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract — this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary — HTS 7116.20.30.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 2.1% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners — the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 50% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- g
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.15. ", "type": "endnote"}]
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 7116.20.30.00 classifies under Chapter 71 (Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport:), Section XIV (Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Stones, Precious Metals). The general duty rate of 2.1% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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