Gems & Jewellery — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India is the world's largest diamond cutting and polishing hub and a major exporter of gold, silver, and gemstone jewellery. Finished jewellery and polished diamonds export well to the US, with relatively low duty rates — but documentation requirements for diamonds are strict.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)

0%–6.5%

Natural diamonds typically enter at 0%. Gold jewellery (7113.19) is typically 5.5%–6.5%. Silver jewellery (7113.11) is around 5%. Rough gemstones are often 0%.

Common HS codes for Gems & Jewellery

HS code	Description	Look up exact rate
`7113.19`	Articles of jewellery — precious metal other than silver (gold, platinum)	Look up
`7113.11`	Articles of jewellery — silver	Look up
`7102.39`	Diamonds, non-industrial — other (polished, cut)	Look up
`7116.20`	Articles of precious or semi-precious stones	Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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Kimberley Process Certificate

US Department of State

Required for rough diamonds only. Polished/cut diamonds do not require a KP certificate.

Required

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CITES permit (certain gemstones)

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Required for coral, certain shells, and ivory. Does not apply to most gemstones.

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🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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