Synthetic or reconstructed diamonds from India

India exported $1.15 billion of synthetic or reconstructed diamonds (HS 7104.91) in FY2025-26, down 8.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.4% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 20% to 26.4% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 20%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$1.15BDown 8.6% on last year
HS code
7104.91Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 20%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7104.91.10.00 Diamonds: Cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry Free 10% 20%
7104.91.50.00 Diamonds: Other 6.4% 16.4% 26.4%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of synthetic or reconstructed diamonds

FY2022-23 $1.76 billion
FY2023-24 $1.42 billion
FY2024-25 $1.26 billion
FY2025-26 $1.15 billion

India's exports to all countries under HS 7104.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on synthetic or reconstructed diamonds from India?

10% to 16.4% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7104.91, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 26.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for synthetic or reconstructed diamonds?

7104.91, under heading 7104 (Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export synthetic or reconstructed diamonds?

Yes. India exported $1.15 billion under HS 7104.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.