Product classification

HS code for Rough gemstones: 7103.10

Stones, precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.

Classification of rough gemstones under HS 7103.10

Rough gemstones, excluding diamonds, are classified under HS code 7103.10. This code covers natural precious and semi-precious stones that are in their unworked state or have been subjected to minimal processing such as being simply sawn or roughly shaped. The classification is based on the fact that the stones are natural minerals and have not yet been cut, polished, or faceted for final use in jewelry. This stage of the product is often referred to as 'lapidary rough.' The stones must not be strung, mounted, or set. The roughly shaped category allows for stones that have had the matrix (host rock) removed or have been shaped into basic blocks to facilitate transport or further cutting. This code serves as the entry point for the majority of the colored stone trade, covering everything from emeralds and rubies to amethyst and quartz in their raw, mined form.

Covers
  • Rough emerald crystals in matrix
  • Uncut natural ruby specimens
  • Raw sapphire stones (unheated and unworked)
  • Rough amethyst geode fragments
  • Roughly shaped natural turquoise blocks
Also under 7103.10
  • Muzo emerald roughs
  • Mogok ruby roughs
  • Kashmir sapphire roughs
  • Lightning Ridge opal roughs

Codes often confused with 7103.10

Common mistake. Rough gemstones are frequently misclassified under 7103.91 or 7103.99, which are codes for stones that have been 'otherwise worked' (cut and polished). Another common mistake is using 7104.10 or 7104.29, which are for synthetic or reconstructed stones. It is vital to distinguish between natural stones (7103) and lab-grown stones (7104) at the rough stage. Additionally, rough diamonds must never be classified here; they belong in 7102.

7103.91Stones; rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set7103.99Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set7104.10Stones; piezo-electric quartz, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport7104.29Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious n.e.c. in heading 7104, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped71.03Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport71.04Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport71.02Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set

Top exporters and importers of HS 710310 (the code used for rough gemstones), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710310 (the code used for rough gemstones) in UN Comtrade data was Zambia, with about 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% 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 710310, not only rough gemstones.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Zambia* ~$247M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $196M
  3. 3 Singapore $157M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $494M
  2. 2 China $226M
  3. 3 Thailand $188M

World total: $1.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 rough gemstones

Brazil classifies rough gemstones under NCM 7103.10.00: HS 7103.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rough gemstones

What is the HS code for Rough gemstones?

The HS code for Rough gemstones is 710310 (Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set). The HS code for natural precious and semi-precious stones (other than diamonds), unworked or roughly shaped, is 7103.10.

How do I classify Rough gemstones for customs?

Rough gemstones is classified under HS code 710310 — Stones; precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are raw pearls classified under this code?

No, pearls are classified under heading 7101, regardless of whether they are natural or cultured and whether they are worked or unworked.

Which countries are the top exporters of rough gemstones (HS 710310)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710310 (the code used for rough gemstones) in UN Comtrade data were Zambia (about $247M, 21% of world exports), Hong Kong ($196M) and Singapore ($157M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 rough gemstones (HS 710310)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 710310 (the code used for rough gemstones) in UN Comtrade data were India ($494M, 40% of world imports), China ($226M) and Thailand ($188M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Rough gemstones the same in all countries?

The base HS code 710310 for Rough gemstones 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 rough gemstones in Brazil?

In Brazil, rough gemstones (HS 710310) is classified under NCM 7103.10.00.