Stones; precious and semi-precious, dust and powder, of diamonds

HS code 710510 covers the trade of diamonds in the form of dust and powder. Diamonds are one of the most valuable and sought-after precious stones, with a wide range of industrial and jewelry applications. The global diamond industry is a significant contributor to the world economy, with major production centers in countries like 710231 Diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, 710239 Diamonds, otherwise worked, but not mounted or set, and 710310 Diamonds, unsorted. The trade in diamond dust and powder is an important segment of this industry, catering to the needs of various manufacturing sectors.

Diamond dust and powder are typically produced as a byproduct of the diamond cutting and polishing process. During the cutting and shaping of larger diamond stones, small fragments and particles are generated. These are then collected, graded, and processed to create the fine diamond powder and dust that is classified under HS code 710510. The production techniques involve sieving, sorting, and packaging the diamond particles to meet the specific size and purity requirements of different end-users.

The primary input for the production of diamond dust and powder is, of course, the raw diamond material. Manufacturers of 710510 products rely on a steady supply of diamond offcuts, chips, and fragments from the diamond cutting and polishing industry. In addition, specialized equipment such as sieving machines, sorting tables, and packaging systems are required to process the raw diamond material into the final dust and powder products.

The main outputs of the 710510 industry are various grades and sizes of diamond dust and powder. These products find applications in a wide range of industries, including 840720 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines for other vehicles, 840790 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other uses, and 840991 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines. Diamond dust and powder are used as abrasives, polishing agents, and in the production of specialized coatings and composites.