7103.10 - Unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped:

This HTS category, 7103.10, encompasses precious stones (excluding diamonds) and semiprecious stones that are in their rawest form. Specifically, it includes stones that have not undergone any significant processing beyond initial extraction, such as being cut, polished, or faceted. "Unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped" signifies that the material may have been divided by sawing or basic shaping techniques, but retains a natural, unprocessed appearance. This excludes stones that are prepared for jewelry or other finished articles.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, "Otherwise worked." While 7103.10 focuses on raw, minimally processed stones, "Otherwise worked" would cover precious and semiprecious stones that have undergone more extensive cutting, grinding, faceting, or polishing to enhance their appearance or prepare them for specific applications. The key differentiator lies in the degree of manipulation and refinement applied to the stone's surface and form.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to distinguish between different levels of initial processing. The subcategory 7103.10.20.00 specifically covers "Unworked" stones, meaning those that have had virtually no modification from their natural state. The broader category of 7103.10.40.00, labeled as "Other," then captures those stones that have undergone simple sawing or rough shaping, but still fall short of being considered "worked" in the sense of being prepared for use in finished goods. This tiered approach allows for precise classification based on the initial stage of stone preparation.