Mining Run Diamond Gravel
Mining run diamond gravel is diamond-bearing gravel from alluvial mining sites, containing unsorted rough diamonds mixed with waste rock and soil. It is classified under tariff item 7102.10.00 because the diamonds are unsorted and unprocessed, straight from extraction, and the tariff item covers diamonds in their natural, ungraded state.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the diamonds are extracted and sorted from the gravel
Extracted and sorted diamonds are classified as non-industrial diamonds, not unsorted.
If the gravel is imported without diamonds for construction use
Gravel without diamonds is classified under a different heading for stone, sand, and gravel.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate the diamonds from the gravel before import to avoid classification issues, as the gravel may be subject to different tariffs
• Ensure the diamonds are not sorted or processed
• Consult CBSA if the gravel content is significant, as it may affect the overall classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7102.10.00
Alluvial Unsorted Rough Diamonds
Alluvial unsorted rough diamonds are natural diamonds extracted from riverbeds and alluvial deposits, delivered in bulk without any sorting or grading. They fall under tariff item 7102.10.00 because they are unprocessed, ungraded, and not mounted or set, meeting the definition of 'unsorted' diamonds in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Bulk Unsorted Fancy Color Rough Diamonds
Bulk unsorted fancy color rough diamonds are mixed parcels of naturally colored diamonds (e.g., yellows, browns, pinks) from various sources, not sorted by hue or intensity. They qualify as unsorted under tariff item 7102.10.00 because they are unprocessed and ungraded, regardless of their color potential, as the tariff item covers all unsorted diamonds.
Kimberlite Pipe Unsorted Diamond Extract
Kimberlite pipe unsorted diamond extract consists of diamonds from primary kimberlite pipe mining, mixed in ore concentrate before final separation. These diamonds are unprocessed and ungraded, making them eligible for tariff item 7102.10.00 as unsorted diamonds, since they have not been sorted or worked after initial extraction.
Lampakanzi Unsorted Diamond Parcels
Lampakanzi unsorted diamond parcels are rough diamonds of a specific morphological type (large, irregular shapes) from particular deposits, shipped in mixed-size lots without sorting. They fall under tariff item 7102.10.00 because they are unsorted and unworked, and the tariff item applies to all unsorted diamonds irrespective of their shape or deposit origin.
Rough Unsorted Diamond Parcels
Rough unsorted diamond parcels are parcels of rough diamonds in various sizes and shapes, directly from mining operations, not sorted by quality, color, or clarity. They are classified under tariff item 7102.10.00 as unsorted diamonds, whether worked or not, but not mounted or set, per the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Unsorted Industrial Rough Diamond Mix
Unsorted industrial rough diamond mix is a bulk mix of rough diamonds suitable for industrial applications, unsorted and including both gem and industrial quality stones. It falls under tariff item 7102.10.00 because the diamonds are unsorted and ungraded, and the tariff item covers all unsorted diamonds before grade separation, regardless of potential end use.