WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/RO/45/Add.11
20 June 2001
(01-3082)
Committee on Rules of Origin
INTEGRATED NEGOTIATING TEXT FOR THE
HARMONIZATION WORK PROGRAMME
CHAPTERS 71 (PRECIOUS STONES AND METALS)
Note by the Secretariat
Addendum
1. At its meeting on 10 May 1996, the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) decided to establish
an Integrated Negotiating Text (INT) for the Harmonization Work Programme.  The first INT was
circulated in document G/RO/W/13 (24 Ma y 1996), and had been periodically updated
(G/RO/W/13/Rev.1-3, G/RO/W/13/Rev .3/Add.1 and 2).  A further consolidated INT was circulated in
document G/RO/41(3 September 1999), and has al so been periodically updated (JOB(99)/5869,
JOB(99)/7617, JOB(00)/1573, JOB(00)/323 0, JOB(00) /5207 and JOB(00)/7194).
2. The attached addendum to document G/RO/45 is the latest update of the negotiating text for
Chapter 71 and reflects the progress made by the CRO in March 2001.G/RO/45/Add.11
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ISSUES FOR DECISION:  CHAPTER 71
ISSUE NO. 1: PLATING OF SILVER IN SEMI-MANUFACTURED FORMS WITH GOLD
AND PLATINUM; PLATING OF GOLD IN SEMI-MANUFACTURED FORMSWITH PLATINUM
Option A
1. Plating of silver with gold and platinum by galvanization and plating of gold with platinum by
galvanization are the last substantial transformation of the products obtained.
2. The process used to obtain these products consists of covering the silver with a fine layer of
gold or platinum and the gold with a fine layer of platinum.  The deposit made in this way alters and
strengthens the qualities of both precious metals:  the silver is protected against tarnishing, rendering
it more suitable for various uses, especially for tableware and electrical connectors;  the strength of
the gold is increased and it is used principally in jewellery and watch casings.  The products obtainedare new products insofar as their properties differ from those of the worked products.
3. The rule of origin must therefore be based on a change of split subheading, i.e. change to split
subheadings ex 7106.92 (a) and ex 7108.13 (a) from any other split subheading.
The origin criterion should be:  CTSHS (CH) (EC) (JPN) (HK)(MEX)(THA)(PHI) (COL)(CAN)
(BRA)(DOM)
Option B
4. Gold and platinum plating of silver in semi -manufactured forms and platinum plating of gold
in semi-manufactured forms are not the last substantial transformation of these products.
5. These operations consist of depositing, by galvanization (an electrolytic process), an
extremely fine layer of gold or platinum on a silver or gold base.  The process used is not particularly
complex; the initial product’s intrinsic properties are not altered; the operation does not therefore
result in a new product.
6. The rule of origin must therefore be based on a change of subheading, i.e. change to
subheadings 7106.92 and 7108.13 from any other subheading.  (AUS)(US)(CHI)
The origin criterion should be: CTSH
Relevant HS codes:
7106.92
7108.13
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
Report of the 4th Session (D oc. 40.245, Annexes G/1 and G/2)G/RO/45/Add.11
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ISSUE No. 2: WORKING OF DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS 
STONES
(a)         Working of industrial diamonds
OPTION A:  Yes
7.           T he working of industrial diamonds from unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted
diamonds is a substantial transformation.  Unworked industrial diamonds are raw stones which have
to be cut to a desired shape to be used on tools or machine accessories for drilling, cutting diamonds,
etc. for which the structure and the shape of the diamonds used are of great importance.  Operations to
give them a final form for fitting onto tools or m achine accessories changes the characteristics of the
diamonds and defines their uses.
The origin criterion should be  CTSH (EC, HK, IND, EGY, THAI)(PHI)(MAU)
OPTION B: No
8.           T he working of industrial diamonds from unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted
diamonds is not a substantial transformation.  Operations to give them a final form for fitting onto
tools or machine accessories does not fundamentally alter the diamonds’ characteristics.
The origin criterion should be:  The country in which these products are obtained in their natural or
unprocessed state (JPN, CAN, CH, MEX, US, SEN, AUS, BRA)
Relevant HS codes :
7102.29
(b)         Working of non-industrial diamonds and precious and semi-precious stones
OPTION A:  Yes
9.           T he working of non-industrial diamonds and precious and semi-precious stones from
unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted diamonds and stones is a substantial transformation.
Uncut diamonds and precious and semi-precious stones are raw stones, the use and commercial
interest of which are determined by their shape and characteristics after working. moreover, working
of stones requires a very specialised knowledge and precision .
10.        The process of working diamonds is the following:  first, the raw stone is sawn into two parts;
the largest part is bruted and sawn or cut using a laser in order to prepare the diamond.  A first
facetting is carried out to know the structure of the stone which will determine the way it will be cut.
Then, large facettes are created on which new facettes are polished.  Precious and semi-precious
stones undergo the same type of processing, the structure of these stones being moreover more
complex .
11.         I t should be noted that facetting is not the only process of working stones.  Stones can be
engraved, drilled, prepared as doublets or triplets, etc.  These processes should also be regarded as
substantial transformation.
12.         Lastly, on a technical point of view, it is nearly impossible to determine the origin of the
country of extraction of a stone after working. indeed, most of the impurities have disappeared and the
colour may have changed.G/RO/45/Add.11
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The origin criterion should be:  CTSH (EC, HK, IND, EGY, THAI)(MAU)
OPTION B:  Yes, provided that
13.        Working of non-industrial diamonds and prec ious and semi-precious stones from unworked
or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted diamonds and stones is a substantial transformation, provided that
the goods are cut or ground to final shape and polished.  These operations, significantly alter the
characteristics of the diamonds and stones.
The origin criterion should be:  CTSH provided that the goods are cut or ground to final shape and
polished (BRA) (CAN) (JPN) (PHI) (US)
OPTION C:  No
14.        Working of non-industrial diamonds and prec ious and semi-precious stones from unworked
or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted diamonds and stones is not a substantial transformation.  The
operations undertaken do not fundamentally alter the characteristics of the diamonds or stones .
The origin criterion should be:  The country in which these goods are obtained in their natural or
unprocessed states (AUS) (CH) (MEX) (SEN)
Relevant HS codes :
7102.39, 7103.91, 7103.99
(c)         Working of reconstructed stones
OPTION A:  Yes
15.        The working of synthetic or reconstructed stones from unworked or simply sawn or roughly
shaped stones is a substantial transformation.  The considerations regarding natural stones are also
relevant for synthetic and reconstructed stones (see above).
The origin criterion should be:  CTSH (EC, EGY, HK, IND, THAI)(MAU)
OPTION B:  Yes, provided that
16.         W orking of synthetic or reconstructed stones from unworked or simply sawn or roughly
shaped stones is a substantial transformation provided that the goods are cut or ground to final shape
and polished.  These operations significantly alter the characteristics of the stones.
The origin criterion should be:  CTSH provided that the goods are cut or ground to final shape and
polished (BRA, US, PHI)
OPTION C:  No
17.         W orking of synthetic or reconstructed stones from unworked or simply sawn or roughly
shaped stones is not a substantial transformation.  The operations do not fundamentally alter the
characteristics of the stones.
The origin criterion should be:  The country in which these goods are obtained in their unworked state
(JPN, CAN, CH, MEX, SEN, AUS)G/RO/45/Add.11
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(d) Working of synthetic stones
OPTION A: CTSH, provided that the goods are cut, ground or otherwise worked to final shape,
whether or not polished.
OPTION B: The country in which these goods are obtained in their unworked state (JPN)(PHI)
Relevant HS codes:
7104.90ISSUE No. 3: MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF JEWELLERY, GOLDSMITH'S WARES
AND OTHER ARTICLES OF PRECIOUS METAL, OR OF METAL CLAD WITH
PRECIOUS METAL FROM PARTS
OPTION A:  Yes
18. The manufacture of articles of jewellery, goldsmith's wares and other articles of precious
metal or of metal clad with precious metal from parts is a substantial transformation.
The origin criterion should be:  CTHS (US, HK, JPN, MEX, CH, CAN,
IND)(PHI)(MAU)(COL) (DOM)
OPTION B:  Yes, provided19. The manufacture of jewellery, articles of goldsmith’s wares, and other articles of precious
metal or of metal clad with precious metal from parts is a substantial transformation provided thechange is not the result of solely gluing, setting or mounting.
The origin criterion should be:  CTHS, provided the change is not the result of solely gluing,
setting or mounting (AUS)
OPTION C:  No
20. The manufacture of jewellery, articles of goldsmith's wares, and other articles of precious
metal or of metal clad with precious metal from parts is not a substantial transformation.
The origin criterion should be:  CTH (EC)
Relevant HS codes:
ex71.13(a), ex71.14(a), ex71.15(a)
ISSUE No. 4: MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES OF NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS,
PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, SYNTHETIC OR
RECONSTRUCTED, FROM PEARLS OR STONES
OPTION A:  Yes
21. The manufacture of articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious and semi-precious stones,
synthetic or reconstructed, from pearls or stones is a substantial transformation.
The origin criterion should be:  CTH (US, JPN, THA, CHI, IND, PHI, DOM)G/RO/45/Add.11
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OPTION B:  Yes, provided that
22. The manufacture of articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious and semi-precious stones,
synthetic or reconstructed, from pearls or stones is a substantial transformation provided that it is not
limited to permanent stringing of the pearls or stones.
The origin criterion should be:  CTH, except from heading 71.01 to 71.04 when the change is
only the result of permanent stringing of the pearls or stones (AUS, MAU, HK, MEX)(COL)
OPTION C:  No23. The manufacture of articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious and semi-precious stones,
synthetic or reconstructed, from pearls or stones is not a substantial transformation.
The origin criterion should be:  CTH, except from headings 71.01 through 71.04 (EC)OPTION D:24. Pearl necklaces, consisting of a strand of pearls with a clasp, should have as their origin the
country of origin of the pearls.
The origin criterion should be:  CTH, except from pearls temporarily strung for convenience of
transport, of heading 71.01 (CAN).
Relevant HS codes:
71.16ISSUE No. 5: SHOULD THE TRANSFORMATION OF A BLANK INTO A FINISHED
ARTICLE BE REGARDED AS A SUBSTANTIAL TRANSFORMATION?
OPTION A: Yes1. Where certain conditions laid down in the fo llowing Chapter Note are met, the transformation
of a finished article from blanks or other unfinished forms classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished product is to be regarded as a substantial transformation.
2. The following Chapter Note is proposed:"1. For the purposes of this Chapter, whenever finished goods are produced from blanks or other
unfinished forms classified in the same heading or subheading as the finished goods, they
shall originate in the country in which the goods were finished, provided that:
(a) In their imported prefinished condition, the blanks or unfinished forms were not
capable of being sold in their condition as imported or of functioning for their
ultimate use and have not been advanced beyond cleaning or working to remove
flash, sprues, burrs or similar excess material, and
(b) The blanks or unfinished goods are configured to final shape by significant removal
of material (other than by edge-wor king process)."  (US)(CAN)(CH)(HK)(THA)
(DOM)G/RO/45/Add.11
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OPTION B:  No
B/1:  No3. "The origin of a product obtained from a blank shall be the country in which the blank
acquires the essential characteristics of the finished product and is classified in the same heading or
subheading as the finished product by application of  HS GIR 2(a) or otherwise.  Further finishing
shall not change the origin as long as the classification does not change."  (IND)(MAU)
B/2:  No4. "The transformation of blanks or other unfinished forms into finished articles, both classified
in the same heading or subheading, is not to be regarded as substantial transformation.  Moreover, the
proposed Chapter Note is not clear enough and can be wrongly interpreted". (EC)(MAU)
HS Codes concerned: 71.13, 71.14, 71.15, 71.16.G/RO/45/Add.11
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CHAPTER 71
Chapter Note
[For the purposes of this Chapter, whenever finished goods are produced from blanks or other unfinished forms classified in the  same heading or
subheading as the finished goods, they shall originate in the country in which the goods were finished, provided that :
a) In their imported prefinished condition, the blanks or unfinished forms were not capable of being sold in their condition as imported or of
functioning for their ultimate use and have not been advanced be yond cleaning or working to remove flash, sprues, burrs or simi lar
excess material, and
b) The blanks or unfinished goods are configured to final shape by significant removal of material (other than by edge-working p rocess)]
Submitted to CRO for decision (Doc.OC0009, Issue No.5)
HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
Chapter 71 Natural or cultured pearls, precious
or semi-precious stones, precious
metals, metals clad with precious
metal, and articles thereof;
imitation jewellery; coin
71.01 Pearls, natural or cultured, whether
or not worked or graded but not
strung,  mounted or set; pearls,
natural or cultured, temporarilystrung for convenience of transport.The country of origin  of the pearl of this
heading is the country where the cultured
pearl was cultured or the mollusc containing
natural pearl was gathered.Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7101.10 - Natural pearls As indicated at the heading level
- Cultured pearls:
7101.21 -- Unworked
7101.22 -- Worked
71.02 Diamonds, whether or not worked,
but not mounted or set.As indicated at subheading levelG/RO/45/Add.11
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7102.10 - Unsorted The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the goods of this subheading are
obtained in their natural or unprocessed stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Industrial :
7102.21 -- Unworked or simply sawn,
cleaved or brutedThe origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the goods of this subheading are
obtained in their natural or unprocessed stateBasket 1(Endorsed by CRO)
7102.29 -- Other CTSH provided that the goods are cut or
ground to final shapeReferred to CRO for decision
Issue 2 (a)
Resolved by CRO (28/02/00)
- Non-industrial :
7102.31 -- Unworked or simply sawn,
cleaved or brutedThe origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the goods of this subheading are
obtained in their natural or unprocessed stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7102.39 -- Other CTSH  provided the goods are cut or ground
or otherwise worked to final shape, whether or
not polishedReferred to CRO for decision
Issue 2 (b)
Resolved by CRO (28/02/00)
71.03 Precious stones (other than
diamonds) and semi-precious
stones, whether or not worked or
graded but not strung, mounted orset; ungraded precious stones (other
than diamonds) and semi-precious
stones, temporarily strung for
convenience of transport.See subheadings
7103.10 - Unworked or simply sawn or
roughly shapedThe origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the goods of this subheading are
obtained in their natural or unprocessed stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Otherwise worked :G/RO/45/Add.11
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7103.91 -- Rubies, sapphires and
emeraldsCTSH provided the goods are cut or ground or
otherwise worked to final shape, whether or
not polishedReferred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)
Issue 2 (b)
Resolved by CRO (28/02/00)
7103.99 --  Other CTSH provided the goods are cut or ground or
otherwise worked to final shape, whether or
not polishedReferred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)
Issue 2 (b)
Resolved by CRO (28/02/00)
71.04 Synthetic or reconstructed precious
or semi-precious stones, whether or
not worked or graded but not
strung, mounted or set; ungraded
synthetic or reconstructed preciousor semi-precious stones,
temporarily strung for convenience
of transport.See subheadings
7104.10 - Piezo-electric quartz CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7104.20 - Other, unworked or simply sawn or
roughly shapedThe origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the goods of this subheading areobtained in their unworked stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7104.90 - Other Referred to CRO for decision
ex7104.90(a) -- synthetic stones [CTSH provided the goods are cut or ground
or otherwise to final shape, whether or not
polished ](Doc. 42.383)
Issue 2 (d)
[The origin of the goods shall be the country
in which the goods of this subheading are
obtained in their unworked state. (JPN) (PHI)]G/RO/45/Add.11
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex7104.90(b) -- Other CTSH provided the goods are cut or ground or
otherwise to final shape, whether or not
polishedEndorsed by CRO (28/02/00)
71.05 Dust and powder of natural or
synthetic precious or semi-preciousstones.CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
71.06 Silver (including silver plated with
gold or platinum), unwrought or in
semi-manufactured forms, or in
powder form.See subheadings
7106.10 - Powder See split subheading
ex7106.10 (a) Flakes classified with powder1CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7106.10 b) Powder CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-O t h e r
7106.91 -- Unwrought: See split subheading
ex7106.91(a) Refined CTSHS or
Change within this sp lit subheading resulting
from purification by electrolytic, thermal or
chemical separation of precious metalBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7106.91(b) Alloyed CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7106.91 (c) Other CTH or
The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the materials of this split subheading
are obtained in their natural or unprocessed
stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7106.92 -- Semi-manufactured: See split subheadings
                                                     
1 The HS classifies flakes with powder of subheading 7106.10 when 90 % or more by weight passes through a sieve having a mesh ap erture of 0.5 mmG/RO/45/Add.11
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
ex7106.92 (a) Gold or platinum plated [CTSHS]
[CTSH]Referred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)  Issue 1
ex7106.92 b) Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
71.07 Base metals clad with silver, not
further worked than semi-
manufactured.See split heading
ex 71.07 (a) Semi-manufactured forms CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 71.07 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
71.08 Gold (including  gold plated with
platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder
form.See subheadings
- Non-monetary
7108.11 -- Powder See split subheading
ex7108.11 (a) Flakes classified with powder2CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7108.11(b) Powder CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7108.12 -- Other unwrought forms See split subheading
ex 7108.12(a) Refined CTSHS or
Change within this spli t subheading  resulting
from purification by electrolytic, thermal or
chemical separation of precious metalBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7108.12(b) Alloyed CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7108.12 (c) Other CTH or
The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the materials of this split subheading
are obtained in their natural or unprocessedstateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
                                                     
2 The HS classifies flakes with powder of subheading 7108.11 when 90 % or more by weight passes through a sieve having a mesh ap erture of 0.5 mmG/RO/45/Add.11
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7108.13 -- Other semi-manufactured forms See split subheading
ex7108.13 (a) Plated with platinum [CTSHS]
[CTSH]Submitted to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383) Issue 1
ex7108.13(b) Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7108.20 - Monetary See split subheading
ex7108.20 (a) Refined CTSHS or
Change within this sp lit subheading resulting
from purification by electrolytic, thermal or
chemical separation of precious metalBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7108.20(b) Alloyed CTSHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex7108.20 (c) Other CTSH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
71.09 Base metals or silver, clad with
gold, not further worked than semi-
manufactured.See split heading
ex 71.09 (a) Semi-manufactured forms CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 71.09 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
The description of goods for ex
71.09(b) endorsed by CROwas: “Unwrought”. (Doc.
G/RO/W/22/Rev. 2)  TCRO in
its 12
th Session considered this
term again and decided to
recast it to read “Other”. (Doc.
42.383)
71.10 Platinum, unwrought or in semi-
manufactured forms, or in powder
form.See split heading
  ex 71.10 (a) Flakes classified with powder3CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
                                                     
3 The HS classifies flakes with powder of heading 71.10 when 90 % or more by weight passes through a sieve having a mesh apertur e of 0.5 mmG/RO/45/Add.11
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
  ex 71.10 (b) Powder CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
  ex 71.10 (c) Unwrought forms, refined CTHS or
Change within this sp lit heading resulting
from purification by electrolytic, thermal or
chemical separation of precious metalBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
  ex 71.10 (d) Unwrought forms, alloyed CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
 ex 71.10 (e) Other unwrought forms CTH or
The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the material of this split heading are
obtained in their natural or unprocessed stateBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 71.10 (f) Other CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Platinum: See split heading
7110.11 -- Unwrought or in powder form
7110.19 -- Other
- Palladium:
7110.21 -- Unwrought or in powder form
7110.29 -- Other
- Rhodium:
7110.31 -- Unwrought or in powder form
7110.39 -- Other
- Iridium, osmium and ruthenium:
7110.41 -- Unwrought or in powder form
7110.49 -- Other
71.11 Base metals, silver or gold, clad
with platinum, not further worked
than semi-manufactured.See split heading
ex 71.11 (a) Semi-manufactured forms CTHS Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
ex 71.11 (b) Other CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)G/RO/45/Add.11
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
71.12 Waste and scrap of precious metal
or of metal clad with precious
metal; other waste and scrapcontaining precious metal or
precious metal compounds, of a
kind used principally for the
recovery of precious metal.The origin of the goods shall be the country in
which the waste and scrap of this heading are
derived from manufacturing or processingoperations or from consumptionBasket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7112.10 - Of gold, including metal clad with
gold but excluding sweepings
containing other precious metalSee heading
7112.20 - Of platinum, including metal clad
with platinum but excluding
sweepings containing other precious
metalSee heading
7112.90 - Other
71.13 Articles of jewellery and parts
thereof, of precious metal or of
metal clad with  precious metal.See split heading
ex 71.13 (a) - Articles of jewellery [CTHS  (US) (HK) (CAN) (JPN) (MEX)
(CH)]Referred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)
Issue 3
[CTHS, provided the change is not solely theresult of gluing, setting or mounting  (AUS)]
[CTH (EC)]
ex 71.13 (b) - Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
-Of precious metal whether or not
plated or clad with precious metal :See split headings
7113.11 -- Of silver, whether or not plated or
clad with other precious metal
7113.19 -- Of other precious metal, whether or
not plated or clad with precious metalG/RO/45/Add.11
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HS Code
NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7113.20 - Of base metal clad with  precious
metal
71.14 Articles of goldsmiths' or
silversmiths'  wares and parts
thereof, of precious  metal or of
metal clad with precious  metal.See split heading
ex 71.14 (a) - Articles of goldsmiths’wares [CTHS (US) (HK) (CAN) (JPN) (MEX)
(CH)]Referred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)   Issue 3
[CTHS, provided the change is not solely the
result of gluing, setting or mounting (AUS)]
[CTH (EC)]
ex 71.14 (b) - Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Of precious metal whether or not
plated or clad with precious metalSee split headings
7114.11 - Of silver, whethe r or not plated or
clad with other precious metal
7114.19 -- Of other precious metal, whether or
not plated or clad with precious metal
7114.20 - Of base metal clad with precious
metal
71.15 Other articles of precious metal or
of metal clad with precious metal.See split heading
ex 71.15 (a) - Articles of jewellery [CTHS (US) (HK) (CAN) (JPN) (MEX)
(CH)]Referred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383 Issue 3)
[CTHS, provided the change is not solely theresult of gluing, setting or mounting  (AUS)[CTH (EC)]
ex 71.15 (b) - Parts CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7115.10 - Catalysts in the form of wire cloth or
grill, of platinumSee split headingG/RO/45/Add.11
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NumberDescription of goods Primary Rule Notes Comments
AB C D E
7115.90 Other
71.16 Articles of natural or cultured
pearls, precious or semi-precious
stones (natural, synthetic orreconstructed).[CTH (US) (CH) (JPN) (TH) (CH)(IND)
(PHI) (DOM)]
[CTH, except from headings 71.01 through71.04 when the change is only the result of
permanent stringing, (CAN) (HK) (MEX)
(COL)(AUS)(MAU) ]Referred to CRO for decision
(Doc. 42.383)
Issue  4
[CTH, except from headings 71.01 through
71.04 (EC) ]
[CTH, except from pearls temporarily strung
for convenience of transport, of heading 71.01
(CAN)]
7116.10 - Of natural or cultured pearls See heading
7116.20 - Of precious or semi-precious stones
(natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
71.17 Imitation jewellery. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
- Of base metal, whether or not plated
with precious metal:See heading
7117.11 -- Cuff-links and studs
7117.19 -- Other
7117.90 - Other
71.18 Coin. CTH Basket 1 (Endorsed by CRO)
7118.10 - Coin (other than gold coin), not
being legal tenderSee heading
7118.90 - Other
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