Unworked Sapphire Rough
Unworked sapphire rough includes natural corundum crystals, such as blue sapphires, directly from mines without any refinement or processing. These precious stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sapphires have been worked (e.g., cut or polished) but not mounted or set.
Worked precious stones are classified separately under heading 71.03.
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
• Ensure the sapphires are not heat-treated or lattice-diffused, as such treatments may change classification
• Declare the rough, unworked state clearly on customs forms
• Check for any sanctions or restrictions on sapphire imports from certain regions
Related Products under Tariff item 7103.10.00
Rough Aquamarine Rough
Rough aquamarine consists of aquamarine beryl variety stones from pegmatite deposits that have been roughly sawn or shaped for transport. These semi-precious stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
Rough Chrysoberyl
Rough chrysoberyl consists of alexandrite chrysoberyl showing color change, in unworked or roughly shaped form. These stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as semi-precious stones that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
Rough Demantoid Garnet
Rough demantoid garnet consists of Russian andradite demantoid garnets with horsetail inclusions, in unworked or roughly shaped form. These stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as semi-precious stones that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
Rough Emerald Crystal
Rough emerald crystals consist of unworked beryl emerald crystals with natural inclusions, roughly shaped or sawn for transport. These precious stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
Rough Kunzite Spodumene
Rough kunzite spodumene consists of pink kunzite crystals in unworked or roughly shaped form. These stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as semi-precious stones that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
Unworked Amethyst Rough
Unworked amethyst rough consists of natural purple quartz crystals and geodes as extracted from volcanic deposits, with no cutting, polishing, or other processing applied. These stones are classifiable under tariff item 7103.10.00 as semi-precious stones that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.