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# HSN Chapter 71: Natural Pearls & Metals

Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

Part of [Section 14: Guide to HSN Section 14](https://busy.in/hsn/section-14/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7101 | [Natural Pearls](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7101/) | 18% |
| 7102 | [Unworked Diamonds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7102/) | 12% |
| 7103 | [Reconstructed precious stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7103/) | 3% |
| 7104 | [Synthetic precious stones, unmounted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7104/) | 0% |
| 7105 | [Precious stone dust](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7105/) | 0% |
| 7106 | [Silver in various forms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7106/) | 0% |
| 7107 | [Silver-clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7107/) | 3% |
| 7108 | [Gold in unwrought or semi-forms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7108/) | 3% |
| 7109 | [Unprocessed staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7109/) | 3% |
| 7110 | [Unwrought platinum](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7110/) | 3% |
| 7111 | [Platinum-clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7111/) | 3% |
| 7112 | [Precious metal scrap for recovery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7112/) | 3% |
| 7113 | [Jewellery & parts of precious metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7113/) | 3% |
| 7114 | [Precious metal articles & wares](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7114/) | 3% |
| 7115 | [Precious Metal Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7115/) | 3% |
| 7116 | [Precious stone articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7116/) | 3% |
| 7117 | [Imitation Jewelry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7117/) | 3% |
| 7118 | [Coin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7118/) | 3% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 71 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹2,53,601 Cr (−6.80% YoY) — 6.8478% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7,52,092 Cr (+15.70% YoY) — 12.3331% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4,98,491 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #96 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +51.71% in FY 2021-22
- Export growth (7Y): 0.9x (₹2,82,793.66 Cr to ₹2,53,600.88 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 71

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2,82,793.66 | 12.2598% | — | 4,51,505.08 | 12.5616% | — | −1,68,711.42 | #2 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2,55,440.85 | 11.5144% | −9.67% | 3,85,139.83 | 11.4601% | −14.70% | −1,29,698.98 | #2 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,92,969.39 | 8.9409% | −24.46% | 4,06,038.12 | 13.9253% | +5.43% | −2,13,068.73 | #2 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,92,745.04 | 9.3038% | +51.71% | 6,08,876.00 | 13.3155% | +49.96% | −3,16,130.96 | #2 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3,05,758.20 | 8.4447% | +4.45% | 5,92,525.23 | 10.3053% | −2.69% | −2,86,767.03 | #2 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,72,097.29 | 7.5203% | −11.01% | 6,50,015.33 | 11.5744% | +9.70% | −3,77,918.04 | #3 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,53,600.88 | 6.8478% | −6.80% | 7,52,091.61 | 12.3331% | +15.70% | −4,98,490.73 | #4 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.80%/yr, imports 8.88%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 71 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 71 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.80% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2,82,793.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,53,600.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 71 ranked #4 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 71 ranks #4 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #96 of 97.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 71 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 71 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 51.71% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,98,490.73 Crore in HSN Chapter 71 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7,52,091.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2,53,600.88 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,98,490.73 Crore — ranking #96 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.88% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Natural Pearls & Metals

India's imports under HSN Chapter 71 have grown at 8.88% CAGR, reaching ₹7,52,091.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 14

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Chapter 71: Natural Pearls & Metals (this hsn chapter) | ₹2,53,601 Cr |