HS code for jewellery in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 7113.19, 7113.11, 7117.19
- Candidate codes
- 5
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 6
- General duty (MFN)
- 2.5%, 4%
Summary
Jewellery imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 7113.19 when it is of precious metal other than silver, such as gold or platinum, under 7113.11 when it is of silver, and under 7117.19 when it is imitation jewellery of base metal, plated with precious metal or not. They sit in headings 71.13, “Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal” and 71.17, “Imitation jewellery”. Jewellery can also fall under 7113.20 or 7117.90, depending on the material. The tariff of the European Union has 6 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 7113.19, 7113.11 and 7117.19 is 2.5% or 4%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Is it made of silver, gold or another precious metal, or is it imitation jewellery of base metal or other materials? Use 7113.11 when it is of silver. Use 7113.19 when it is of precious metal other than silver, such as gold or platinum. Use 7117.19 when it is imitation jewellery of base metal, plated with precious metal or not. Use 7117.90 when it is imitation jewellery of other materials, such as plastics or glass.
Goods of mixed materials are generally classified by the material that gives them their essential character.
Codes for jewellery
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to jewellery.
- 7113.19
Most likely
Legal text: “Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal”
Heading 71.13: “Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal”
Applies when it is of precious metal other than silver, such as gold or platinum.
- 7113.11
Most likely
Legal text: “Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal”
Heading 71.13: “Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal”
Applies when it is of silver.
- 7117.19
Most likely
Legal text: “Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: Other”
Heading 71.17: “Imitation jewellery”
Applies when it is imitation jewellery of base metal, plated with precious metal or not.
- 7113.20
Possible
Legal text: “Of base metal clad with precious metal”
Heading 71.13: “Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal”
Applies when it is of base metal clad with precious metal.
- 7117.90
Possible
Legal text: “Other”
Heading 71.17: “Imitation jewellery”
Applies when it is imitation jewellery of other materials, such as plastics or glass.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 6 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 7113.19, 7113.11 and 7117.19 is 2.5% or 4%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 7113.19
- 7113 19 00 00“Of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal”2.5%
Under 7113.11
- 7113 11 00 00“Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal”2.5%
Under 7117.19
- 7117 19 00 10“Other › Without parts of glass, hand-made”4%
- 7117 19 00 90“Other”4%
Under 7113.20
- 7113 20 00 00“Of base metal clad with precious metal”4%
Under 7117.90
- 7117 90 00 00“Other”4%
Similar products
Products in the same category as jewellery, or classified under the same headings.
- WristwatchesHS 9102.11, 9102.21
Other countries
National tariff lines for jewellery are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Jewellery in United States21 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as jewellery can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for jewellery?
Jewellery imported into the European Union is usually classified under HS code 7113.19 when it is of precious metal other than silver, such as gold or platinum, under 7113.11 when it is of silver, and under 7117.19 when it is imitation jewellery of base metal, plated with precious metal or not. They sit in headings 71.13, “Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal” and 71.17, “Imitation jewellery”.
Does the material change the HS code for jewellery?
Yes. Use 7113.11 when it is of silver. Use 7113.19 when it is of precious metal other than silver, such as gold or platinum. Use 7117.19 when it is imitation jewellery of base metal, plated with precious metal or not. Use 7117.90 when it is imitation jewellery of other materials, such as plastics or glass.
What is the duty on jewellery imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 7113.19, 7113.11 and 7117.19 is 2.5% or 4%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for jewellery by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.