HSN code 71161000 is the 8-digit tariff item for articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones(natural, synthetic or reconstructed), of natural or cultured pearls, under heading 7116 and sub-heading 711610 (Chapter 71). GST is 3%: 1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST within a state, or 3% IGST to another state. Rates as of 2026-10-21.
HSN 71161000 at a glance
| Tariff item (8 digits) | 71161000 |
|---|---|
| Heading (4 digits) | 7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones(natural, synthetic or reconstructed) |
| Sub-heading (6 digits) | 711610: Of natural or cultured pearls |
| Chapter | 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin |
| Description | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones(natural, synthetic or reconstructed), of natural or cultured pearls |
| GST rate | 3% |
| Within the state | 1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST (or UTGST) |
| To another state | 3% IGST |
9/2025-CT(R), Schedule IV, S. No. 13 (HSN 7116) covers "Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)" at 3%.
The rate entry for this code
The description is the notification's own wording. An entry applies only when the goods match it.
| HSN scope | Description of goods | GST | CGST + SGST | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) | 3% | 1.5% + 1.5% | 9/2025-CT(R), Schedule IV, S. No. 13 |
Worked example: a ₹1,000 sale under HSN 71161000
Taxable value ₹1,000.00. Within your state: CGST ₹15.00 + SGST ₹15.00 = ₹30.00, invoice total ₹1,030.00. To a buyer in another state: IGST ₹30.00, the same total.
For other amounts, or to work back from a tax-inclusive price, use the GST calculator.
How many HSN digits to print on the invoice
Notification 78/2020-Central Tax sets the minimum by aggregate turnover in the previous financial year: up to ₹5 crore, at least 4 digits (7116) on tax invoices to registered buyers (optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, at least 6 digits (711610) on all tax invoices. Exports and imports are declared on the shipping bill or bill of entry under the full 8-digit tariff item (71161000), so most exporters print 8 digits on their GST invoices too.
The HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 uses the same code, so set it once on the item in your billing software. FundRaksha Book stores the HSN and GST rate on each item, splits CGST, SGST and IGST on every bill, and keeps stock and party ledgers alongside.
Other tariff items under heading 7116
- HSN 71162000: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones(natural, synthetic or reconstructed) (3%)
See every rate entry for the heading on the HSN 7116 page, or all Chapter 71 headings.
Sources
Codes and descriptions: GSTN HSN master (HSN_SAC.xlsx, sheet HSN_MSTR), GST portal, file dated 13.10.2026, read on 21.10.2026; descriptions were converted from capitals and joined with their heading and sub-heading text. Rates: Rates from Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), 17.09.2025, as amended by Notification 19/2025-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.02.2026) and Notification 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate) (from 01.05.2026); nil-rated goods from Notification 10/2025-Central Tax (Rate); bricks from Notification 14/2025-Central Tax (Rate).