7103.10.40.00 - Other

HTS Code 7103.10.40.00, described as "Other," falls within the broader category of unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, not strung, mounted, or set, and also includes ungraded precious stones and semiprecious stones temporarily strung for transport. This specific subheading captures those stones that meet the general criteria of being unworked or roughly processed but do not fit into the more narrowly defined "Unworked" category (7103.10.20.00). The distinction lies in the degree of initial processing. While "Unworked" implies a state of being as extracted, "Other" accommodates stones that have undergone minimal, non-preparatory shaping.

This category is for stones that have undergone very basic physical alterations beyond their natural state as extracted, but are not yet considered worked in a manner that adds significant value or defines their final form for jewelry or other applications. Examples might include stones that have been fractured by natural processes, then crudely broken further to remove large, undesirable portions, or stones that have been simply sawn to create a flat surface or a roughly square or rectangular shape without further polishing or cutting. The key is that the shaping is rudimentary and intended for ease of handling or transport rather than preparation for immediate use in finished articles.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 7103.10.40.00 requires careful examination to ensure the stone is indeed a precious or semiprecious stone, is not diamonds, and has only been subjected to the most basic forms of shaping or has been temporarily strung for transit, but has not progressed to a stage that would place it in other HTS headings covering more significantly worked stones. The emphasis is on the initial, minimal intervention that differentiates it from a completely natural, untouched stone.