Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set

HS v2017 Code: 710310

About stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set

HS code 710310 covers a wide range of precious and semi-precious stones, excluding diamonds, that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped. These stones are an important raw material for the jewelry, gemstone, and lapidary industries. They are highly valued for their unique properties, such as color, clarity, and rarity, and are used in a variety of applications, from high-end jewelry to industrial tools and decorative items.

Production process

The production of precious and semi-precious stones under HS code 710310 typically involves mining, sorting, and basic processing. Miners extract the stones from the earth, often using a combination of manual and mechanical methods. The stones are then sorted by type, size, and quality, and may undergo basic processing such as cutting, polishing, or shaping to enhance their appearance and value.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of precious and semi-precious stones under HS code 710310 include the raw materials (the stones themselves), mining and processing equipment, and skilled labor. Depending on the specific type of stone, the mining and processing techniques may vary, and specialized tools and machinery may be required. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are needed to power the mining and processing operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 710310 is unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped precious and semi-precious stones, which are then used as inputs for a variety of downstream industries. These stones may be further processed and used in the production of 711311 Jewelry and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, 711319 Jewelry and parts thereof, of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and 711320 Jewelry and parts thereof, of base metal clad with precious metal, as well as in the manufacture of decorative items, industrial tools, and other specialized products.

Revisions to 710310

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 710310. The most recent 1 version of this code (710310) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 710310 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/71'>71: Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7103'>7103: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710310'>710310: Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710391'>710391: Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710399'>710399: Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set</a>"]

    

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