# HS code for jewellery > Jewellery 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. Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/jewellery Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely codes: 7113.19, 7113.11, 7117.19 - Chapter: [71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin](https://border.bot/hs-codes/71) - Candidate codes: 5 - HS edition: HS2022 ## Summary Jewellery 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. ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/711319) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/711311) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/711719) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/711320) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/711790) (possible) Legal text: “Other” Heading 71.17: “Imitation jewellery” Applies when it is imitation jewellery of other materials, such as plastics or glass. ## Similar products Products in the same category as jewellery, or classified under the same headings. - [Wristwatches](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/watches): 9102.11, 9102.21 ## Duty rates by country 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. - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/jewellery): 21 national lines, duty rates live ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=piece+of+jewellery) ## 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 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. ## Sources and updates The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System 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. Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/jewellery.json