About HS Code 710210
This HS code covers diamonds that are unsorted, meaning they are a mixed parcel of rough or partially worked diamonds, not yet separated by quality, size, or type. They are not mounted or set into jewelry. This category is crucial for the initial stages of the diamond trade, representing bulk transactions of newly mined or aggregated diamonds. Importers are typically large diamond trading houses, sightholders, and specialized sorting facilities that purchase these parcels for subsequent grading, cutting, and polishing. Exporters are primarily diamond mining companies or national diamond trading corporations. Key aspects of trade involve large-scale logistics, security, and the expertise required to assess the potential value of an unsorted parcel. The trade is heavily concentrated in a few global centers, driven by the need for specialized infrastructure and skilled labor for sorting and processing.
Products Under This Code
Mixed rough diamond parcels, Unsorted industrial diamonds, Unsorted gem-quality diamonds, Diamond mine run, Bulk diamond aggregates, Unsorted diamond crystals
Real World Examples
De Beers rough diamond sales, Alrosa rough diamond tenders, Rio Tinto rough diamond sales, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) unsorted parcels, Gem Diamonds rough sales
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 710221 and 710229 (industrial diamonds) because it includes both gem and industrial quality diamonds in an unsorted state, and from 710231 (non-industrial, unworked) as it's unsorted.
Products Classified Under 7102.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Gems & Jewelry industry.
Trade Overview
Major trading centers for unsorted diamonds include Belgium (Antwerp), Botswana, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 710210?
HS code 710210 covers: Diamonds; whether or not worked, but not mounted or set, unsorted. This HS code covers diamonds that are unsorted, meaning they are a mixed parcel of rough or partially worked diamonds, not yet separated by quality, size, or type. They are not mounted or set into jewelry. This category is crucial for the initial stages of the diamond trade, representing bulk transactions of newly mined or aggregated diamonds. Importers are typically large diamond trading houses, sightholders, and specialized sorting facilities that purchase these parcels for subsequent grading, cutting, and polishing. Exporters are primarily diamond mining companies or national diamond trading corporations. Key aspects of trade involve large-scale logistics, security, and the expertise required to assess the potential value of an unsorted parcel. The trade is heavily concentrated in a few global centers, driven by the need for specialized infrastructure and skilled labor for sorting and processing.
What products fall under HS code 710210?
Mixed rough diamond parcels, Unsorted industrial diamonds, Unsorted gem-quality diamonds, Diamond mine run, Bulk diamond aggregates, Unsorted diamond crystals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 710210?
This code is distinct from 710221 and 710229 (industrial diamonds) because it includes both gem and industrial quality diamonds in an unsorted state, and from 710231 (non-industrial, unworked) as it's unsorted.
How is HS code 710210 structured?
HS code 710210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.