Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set

HS v2017 Code: 710391

About stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set

HS code 710391 covers worked rubies, sapphires, and emeralds that are not strung, mounted, or set. These precious gemstones are highly valued for their rarity, durability, and unique optical properties. The global trade in worked gemstones is a significant industry, with applications ranging from fine jewelry to industrial uses. This code plays an important role in the broader HS26 Mining and Quarrying and HS71 Precious Metals and Stones sectors of the economy.

Production process

Worked gemstones under HS code 710391 are produced through a series of specialized lapidary techniques. This typically involves cutting, polishing, and faceting the rough stones to enhance their natural beauty and optical qualities. Skilled artisans use a variety of tools, including saws, grinders, and polishing wheels, to shape and finish the gemstones to exacting standards.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the raw, unworked gemstones, which are typically mined from deposits around the world. Other key inputs include specialized lapidary equipment, polishing compounds, and skilled labor. Depending on the specific application, these worked gemstones may also require additional inputs, such as precious metal settings or mounting hardware.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the finished, worked gemstones that are used in a wide range of applications. These may include high-end jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, and earrings, as well as industrial applications, such as HS8515 Soldering, Brazing or Welding Machines. The worked gemstones produced under HS code 710391 are often consumed by industries covered under HS71 Precious Metals and Stones.

Revisions to 710391

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 710391. The most recent 1 version of this code (710391) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 710391 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than 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/v2017/710391'>710391: Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> 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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