About HS Code 710221
This HS code specifically covers industrial diamonds that are either unworked (raw) or have undergone only initial, basic processing such as sawing, cleaving, or bruting. These diamonds are not intended for jewelry but for various industrial applications due to their extreme hardness. Importers are typically manufacturers of cutting tools, abrasives, drilling equipment, and high-precision machinery. Exporters are often diamond mining companies or specialized industrial diamond suppliers. Key considerations in trade include the diamond's hardness, crystal structure, and purity, which determine its suitability for specific industrial uses like grinding, drilling, or polishing other hard materials. The market for industrial diamonds is driven by manufacturing, construction, and technological advancements requiring superhard materials. Unlike gem diamonds, their value is based on functional properties rather than aesthetic appeal.
Products Under This Code
Rough industrial diamonds, Diamond grit for abrasives, Diamond powder (coarse), Diamond saw blades (raw material), Diamond drill bits (raw material), Bruted industrial diamonds, Cleaved industrial diamonds
Real World Examples
Element Six industrial diamonds, De Beers Industrial Diamonds, Sumitomo Electric (synthetic industrial diamonds), Sandvik (using industrial diamonds), Kennametal (using industrial diamonds)
Common Misclassification
This code is differentiated from 710229 (other industrial diamonds) by the "unworked or simply processed" criterion, and from 710231 (non-industrial, unworked) by its designated industrial use.
Products Classified Under 7102.21
Industry
This code belongs to the Gems & Jewelry industry.
Trade Overview
Key trading nations for unworked industrial diamonds include Belgium, India, China, the United States, and South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 710221?
HS code 710221 covers: Diamonds; industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set. This HS code specifically covers industrial diamonds that are either unworked (raw) or have undergone only initial, basic processing such as sawing, cleaving, or bruting. These diamonds are not intended for jewelry but for various industrial applications due to their extreme hardness. Importers are typically manufacturers of cutting tools, abrasives, drilling equipment, and high-precision machinery. Exporters are often diamond mining companies or specialized industrial diamond suppliers. Key considerations in trade include the diamond's hardness, crystal structure, and purity, which determine its suitability for specific industrial uses like grinding, drilling, or polishing other hard materials. The market for industrial diamonds is driven by manufacturing, construction, and technological advancements requiring superhard materials. Unlike gem diamonds, their value is based on functional properties rather than aesthetic appeal.
What products fall under HS code 710221?
Rough industrial diamonds, Diamond grit for abrasives, Diamond powder (coarse), Diamond saw blades (raw material), Diamond drill bits (raw material), Bruted industrial diamonds, Cleaved industrial diamonds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 710221?
This code is differentiated from 710229 (other industrial diamonds) by the "unworked or simply processed" criterion, and from 710231 (non-industrial, unworked) by its designated industrial use.
How is HS code 710221 structured?
HS code 710221 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.