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

HS v2022 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 the trade of precious and semi-precious stones, excluding diamonds, in their unworked or simply sawn/shaped form. This industry plays a crucial role in the global gemstone market, providing raw materials for a wide range of downstream applications, from jewelry and luxury goods to industrial uses. The production and trade of these stones are important economic activities, contributing to the livelihoods of miners, cutters, and traders worldwide.

Production process

The production of precious and semi-precious stones under HS code 710310 typically involves mining, sorting, and basic shaping or cutting. Miners extract the stones from the earth, often using a combination of manual and mechanized techniques. The extracted stones are then sorted, graded, and sometimes subjected to basic shaping or cutting processes to enhance their appearance and prepare them for further processing or use.

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 equipment, and skilled labor. Miners and gemstone experts are essential for the extraction, sorting, and initial shaping of the stones. Additionally, transportation and logistics infrastructure are necessary to move the stones from the mining sites to the processing and trading hubs.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 710310 is unworked or simply sawn/shaped precious and semi-precious stones. These stones can be further processed and used in the production of 710391 Stones; precious and semi-precious, worked, ungraded, 710399 Stones; precious and semi-precious, worked, graded, and 711620 Jewelry of precious or semi-precious stones, among other downstream 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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 710310.

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/v2022/71'>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/v2022/7103'>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/v2022/710310'>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/v2022/710391'>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/v2022/710399'>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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