HS Code for Unsorted diamonds

Unsorted diamonds are classified under HS code 7102.10. This classification is unique within Chapter 71, which covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Heading 7102 is dedicated to diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set. The subheading 7102.10 is specifically for 'unsorted' diamonds. These are typically rough diamonds as they are recovered from the mine (run-of-mine) and have not yet been graded or categorized into industrial-quality or gem-quality stones. In the diamond trade, sorting is a critical step where stones are evaluated for clarity, color, size, and industrial utility. Until this technical evaluation is completed and the stones are separated into distinct commercial categories, they remain under 7102.10. This code is vital for international monitoring bodies, such as the Kimberley Process, to track the movement of rough diamonds from mining areas to sorting centers. Once the diamonds are sorted, they must be reclassified into industrial (7102.21) or non-industrial (7102.31) subheadings.

Products Included

• Run-of-mine rough diamonds
• Mixed parcels of rough diamonds
• Unprocessed diamonds awaiting grading
• Mine-origin diamond shipments

Common Misclassification

Unsorted diamonds are frequently misclassified as industrial diamonds (7102.21) or non-industrial/gem diamonds (7102.31). The error occurs when the exporter assumes the end-use before the formal sorting process is complete. Additionally, they should not be confused with synthetic or reconstructed diamonds, which are classified under heading 7104. Only natural, unworked, and ungraded diamonds belong in 7102.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for unsorted diamonds?

The HS code for unsorted diamonds, whether or not worked but not mounted or set, is 7102.10.

When does a diamond stop being 'unsorted'?

A diamond is no longer classified as unsorted once it has been graded and separated into parcels of either industrial-grade or gem-grade stones.