8.30 The Gem REP Licences shall be valid for import of rough diamonds, precious
stones, semi-precious and synthetic stones and pearls. In addition, the licence
shall also be valid for import of empty jewellery boxes upto 5% of the value of
the licence within its overall cif value. The Gem REP licences issued against
export of studded gold / silver / platinum jewellery articles, shall also be
valid for import of cut and polished precious / semi-precious stones other than
emerald upto 10% of the cif value of the licence within its overall cif
value.