Stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of
HS subheading 7116.20 identifies Stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of — a six-digit classification under Chapter 71 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $39.8M
- Share of Chapter 71
- 0.1%
- Rank in its heading
- #1 of 2
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 7116.20 covers Stones; precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Surat cuts the bulk of the world's diamonds, and India is a global hub for gold, silver and studded jewellery. For sourcing it falls under our Handicrafts & Home Decor desk, where India runs deep cluster capacity. India exported $39.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.1% of all Chapter 71 exports, ranking #1 of 2 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
7116.20 is the six-digit HS subheading for stones. 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.
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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.
More codes in Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)
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