7116.20.05.00 - Valued not over $40 per piece

This HTS category, 7116.20.05.00, specifically covers articles of jewelry that are made from precious or semiprecious stones (whether natural, synthetic, or reconstructed), where the individual piece is valued at not over $40. This classification hinges on the retail or wholesale value of each distinct item of jewelry, differentiating it from higher-valued items. The types of articles included would encompass a wide range of jewelry such as rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches, provided they are fashioned from precious or semiprecious stones and meet the specified monetary threshold.

The primary distinction for this category lies in its value limitation. Its sibling category, 7116.20.15.00, covers "Other" articles of jewelry made of precious or semiprecious stones, implying those exceeding the $40 per piece valuation. Therefore, when classifying, the per-piece value is the decisive factor in directing the article to either this specific category or its sibling.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 7116.20.05.00. All articles meeting the criteria of being jewelry made from precious or semiprecious stones and valued at $40 or less per piece are consolidated here. The classification process should therefore focus on accurately assessing the value of each individual article of jewelry and confirming its composition of precious or semiprecious stones.