7116.20.15.00 - Other

This HTS category, 7116.20.15.00, encompasses articles of jewelry meticulously crafted from precious or semiprecious stones, including natural, synthetic, or reconstructed varieties. This classification specifically applies to such jewelry where the individual pieces are valued at *over* $40. The emphasis here is on the intrinsic or calculated value of the finished jewelry item as a key determinant for its classification within this specific sub-heading.

To differentiate this category from its sibling, 7116.20.05.00, it is crucial to note the valuation threshold. While both subheadings deal with articles of jewelry made from precious or semiprecious stones, 7116.20.05.00 specifically covers those valued *not over* $40 per piece. Therefore, the critical distinction lies in the monetary worth of the article, guiding importers and exporters to the correct classification based on the prevailing market or assessed value.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 7116.20.15.00 is definitive once the article is identified as jewelry made from precious or semiprecious stones and its per-piece value exceeds the $40 threshold. This ensures clear-cut classification for these higher-value gemstone jewelry items.