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Of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

Articles of precious or semi-precious stones, natural, synthetic, or reconstructed

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 7116 20 00 (articles of precious or semi-precious stones — natural, synthetic, or reconstructed) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles within Chapter 71 — particularly those incorporating precious metals or cultured pearls — may fall under distinct tariff lines that carry separate compliance or import conditions.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to the broader Chapter 71 landscape: articles combining precious stones with precious metal mounts, or loose gemstones in their unset state, are classified differently and attract their own customs treatment. Re-classification by a customs officer — for example, from a finished article to a component — triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Confirm whether the goods are wholly of stone or incorporate metal components before declaring classification.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 7116 20 00 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the article incorporates a precious metal mount or setting?
Articles in which precious metal forms a significant component are typically classified under a different heading within Chapter 71 and may attract distinct customs treatment and import conditions.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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