Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
HS heading 71.16 covers Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). Within Chapter 71 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings spanning pearls to stones, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $40.1M
- Share of Chapter 71
- 0.1%
- Rank in its chapter
- #10 of 18
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 71.16 covers articles of pearls and of precious or semi-precious stones. India is a major exporter of beaded and gemstone jewellery and strung-stone articles, combining its gem-cutting and jewellery-making strengths.
How to read this code
71.16 is the four-digit HS heading for articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious o. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many pearls, precious stones & metals lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 71.16
The Harmonised System breaks Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
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Top destinations for Chapter 71 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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