Heading · Section XIV

7104: Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport

7104
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.4%USA
  • US$4.4bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 7104 is divided into 5 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 71, natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals….

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 7104 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 7104 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 7104 into 8 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 25%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 7104 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.4%. 2 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 7104 goods worth US$4.4bn (−14.4% year on year).

The largest exporter was India (US$1.6bn), followed by China.

The biggest buyer was India, with imports of US$1bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 119 exporters with US$29.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$50.5m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines USA Free – 6.4% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 3.1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

7104 · US$4.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$131.6kUS$131.6k+US$6.7m+US$40.2m+> US$445.8m

Exports: 119
  1. India: US$1.6bn
  2. China: US$687.6m
  3. Hong Kong SAR China: US$590.7m
  4. United States: US$445.8m
  5. United Arab Emirates: US$272m
  6. Thailand: US$138.5m
  7. Zambia: US$119.3m
  8. Belgium: US$53.5m
  9. Japan: US$43.5m
  10. Israel: US$41.1m
  11. Austria: US$40.2m
  12. Switzerland: US$38.6m
  13. Russia: US$36.6m
  14. South Africa: US$33m
  15. United Kingdom: US$29.3m
  16. Germany: US$26.9m
  17. Netherlands: US$21m
  18. France: US$19.7m
  19. South Korea: US$18.7m
  20. Canada: US$16.6m
  21. Malaysia: US$13.1m
  22. Armenia: US$11.9m
  23. Mauritius: US$11.7m
  24. Botswana: US$11.3m
  25. Singapore: US$11.3m
  26. Portugal: US$9.6m
  27. Taiwan: US$8.6m
  28. Czechia: US$6.7m
  29. Philippines: US$5m
  30. Ireland: US$5m
  31. Italy: US$3.7m
  32. Australia: US$2.9m
  33. Vietnam: US$2.4m
  34. Ukraine: US$2.2m
  35. Indonesia: US$2.2m
  36. Sri Lanka: US$1.8m
  37. Spain: US$1.5m
  38. Türkiye: US$998.2k
  39. Denmark: US$899.6k
  40. Tanzania: US$582.5k
  41. Brazil: US$367k
  42. Pakistan: US$300.4k
  43. Madagascar: US$296.1k
  44. Poland: US$287.1k
  45. Cambodia: US$279.5k
  46. Egypt: US$260.9k
  47. Belarus: US$259.7k
  48. Mexico: US$202.5k
  49. Hungary: US$187.8k
  50. Norway: US$173k
  51. Laos: US$155.1k
  52. Kazakhstan: US$146.9k
  53. Slovakia: US$136.6k
  54. Latvia: US$132.2k
  55. Peru: US$131.6k
  56. Eswatini: US$126.1k
  57. Sweden: US$124.9k
  58. Afghanistan: US$91.6k
  59. Jordan: US$80.9k
  60. New Zealand: US$78.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$1.6bn 36.4%
2 China US$687.6m 15.7%
3 Hong Kong SAR China US$590.7m 13.5%
4 United States US$445.8m 10.2%
5 United Arab Emirates US$272m 6.2%
6 Thailand US$138.5m 3.2%
7 Zambia US$119.3m 2.7%
8 Belgium US$53.5m 1.2%
9 Japan US$43.5m 1%
10 Israel US$41.1m 0.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$1bn 23.4%
2 United States US$1bn 22.8%
3 Hong Kong SAR China US$756.7m 17.3%
4 United Arab Emirates US$559.7m 12.8%
5 Thailand US$204.8m 4.7%
6 China US$153.2m 3.5%
7 United Kingdom US$50.5m 1.2%
8 South Korea US$50.3m 1.1%
9 Israel US$48.5m 1.1%
10 Belgium US$46.1m 1.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport?

Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport fall under HS heading 7104, part of chapter 71, in section XIV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on synthetic or reconstructed precious or… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7104 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on synthetic or reconstructed precious or… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7104 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most synthetic or reconstructed precious or…?

India, with US$1.6bn in 2024 (36.4% of world exports).