Product classification
HS code for Cut emeralds: 7103.91
Stones, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.
Classification of cut emeralds under HS 7103.91
Cut emeralds are classified under HS code 7103.91. Chapter 71 covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Heading 7103 specifically addresses precious stones (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, whether or not they are worked or graded but not strung, mounted, or set. The subheading 7103.91 is specifically for emeralds that have been "worked." In the context of the HS, "worked" means the stones have been cut, faceted, polished, or otherwise shaped beyond a simple sawn or roughly shaped state. This code is used for loose emeralds intended for jewelry manufacture or investment. If the emerald is unworked or only roughly shaped, it would fall under 7103.10. The distinction is critical because worked stones generally attract different duty rates and are subject to different valuation standards than raw minerals. Furthermore, the stones must not be set or mounted; once an emerald is placed into a ring, necklace, or other jewelry setting, the classification shifts to 7113. The precision of this code allows for the tracking of high-value gemstone trade and helps in the enforcement of regulations related to the origin and ethical sourcing of precious stones.
- Covers
- Faceted emeralds (loose)
- Emerald cabochons (polished)
- Polished emeralds for jewelry making
- Loose cut emeralds for investment
- Emeralds that are temporarily strung for transport (without metal)
- Also under 7103.91
- Cartier loose emeralds
- Tiffany & Co. unset sapphires
- Graff polished rubies
- GIA certified loose gemstones
- Chopard unset rubies
Codes often confused with 7103.91
Common mistake. Cut emeralds are often misclassified under 7103.10, which is for unworked or simply sawn stones. Another common error is 7113.19, which is for finished jewelry; if the emerald is set in metal, it is jewelry, not a loose stone. They may also be confused with 7103.99, which covers other worked precious stones like rubies or sapphires, but emeralds have their own specific subheading (7103.91).
Top exporters and importers of HS 710391 (the code used for cut emeralds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710391 (the code used for cut emeralds) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 27% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 710391, not only cut emeralds.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.7B 34% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.5B 19% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $1.2B 15% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $1.5B 27% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $844M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $791M 14% of world imports
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cut emeralds
Brazil classifies cut emeralds under NCM 7103.91.00: HS 7103.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cut emeralds
What is the HS code for Cut emeralds?
The HS code for Cut emeralds is 710391 (Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set). The HS code for worked (cut/polished) loose emeralds is 7103.91.
How do I classify Cut emeralds for customs?
Cut emeralds is classified under HS code 710391 — Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the emerald is set in a ring?
If the emerald is set in a ring or other jewelry, it is classified under HS code 7113 as an article of jewelry.
Which countries are the top exporters of cut emeralds (HS 710391)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710391 (the code used for cut emeralds) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.7B, 34% of world exports), Thailand ($1.5B) and Hong Kong ($1.2B). World exports came to about $7.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cut emeralds (HS 710391)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710391 (the code used for cut emeralds) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($1.5B, 27% of world imports), Switzerland ($844M) and the United States ($791M). World imports came to about $5.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cut emeralds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710391 for Cut emeralds is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cut emeralds in Brazil?
In Brazil, cut emeralds (HS 710391) is classified under NCM 7103.91.00.