7102.10.00.00 - Unsorted

This HTS category, 7102.10.00.00, specifically encompasses unsorted diamonds. This means that the diamonds within this classification have not been separated or graded based on their quality, size, or any other characteristic. They are presented in a mixed or unassortment state, as found, for example, after mining and initial processing but before sorting for specific industrial or gem-quality applications.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling categories: "Industrial" and "Nonindustrial." While all three fall under the broader heading of diamonds, unsorted diamonds are defined by their state of presentation – mixed and unclassified. The "Industrial" and "Nonindustrial" categories would typically apply *after* sorting, where diamonds are identified and segregated based on their suitability for industrial applications (e.g., abrasives) or as gemstones. This "Unsorted" classification serves as a preliminary category for diamonds that have not yet undergone such detailed examination and segregation.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 7102.10.00.00. The classification hinges entirely on the "unsorted" nature of the diamonds. When classifying goods under this code, the key determinant is the absence of any sorting or grading. If diamonds have been sorted, even for preliminary purposes like rough grouping, they would fall under a different heading or subheading, likely related to industrial or nonindustrial diamonds, depending on their intended use or perceived quality.