7103.99.10.00 - Cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry

This HTS classification covers precious or semi-precious stones, excluding diamonds, that have been cut but not yet set into jewelry. The key characteristic is that these stones are suitable for immediate use in the manufacture of jewelry, indicating they possess the desired shape, finish, and quality for such purposes. This category applies to individual stones that are not strung, mounted, or set in any manner.

Within the "Otherwise worked" heading, this specific subcategory, 7103.99.10.00, is distinguished from its sibling, 7103.99.50.00 ("Other"). While both fall under the broader category of "Other" worked stones, 7103.99.10.00 is explicitly for stones cut and ready for jewelry manufacture. The sibling category would typically encompass other forms of worked precious or semi-precious stones that do not meet the specific criteria for jewelry production, or perhaps stones that have undergone less refined working processes.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition of stones that are cut and demonstrably suitable for jewelry assembly. Classification here relies on the physical condition of the stone and its intended end-use, as evidenced by its cut and polish.