Brazilian Cat's Eye Emerald Cabochon
A smooth cabochon-cut Brazilian emerald displaying a rare cat's eye effect due to inclusions, approximately 3 carats. Polished but unmounted, this worked emerald falls under tariff item 7103.91.00 for rubies, sapphires and emeralds that are otherwise worked.
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 emerald is only roughly shaped or not fully polished
Unworked or roughly worked stones are classified under a different subheading.
If the emerald is incorporated into an article of jewellery
Stones set in jewellery are classified under heading 71.16.
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
• Verify that the cabochon is not mounted or set; if it is, it may be classified as jewellery
• Document the stone's carat weight and any treatments, as clarity-enhanced stones may require special declaration
• Check if the cat's eye effect is due to natural inclusions or artificial treatment, as this could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7103.91.00
Australian Parti Emerald Cushion Cut
A 2.8-carat cushion-cut Australian emerald with parti-color zoning showing green and blue hues. Worked through precise faceting, not mounted or strung, this loose emerald is classified as a worked emerald under tariff item 7103.91.00.
Australian Parti Sapphire
A parti-colored sapphire from Australia, worked into an oval cut showing color zoning, unmounted. This worked sapphire is valued for unique multi-hue patterns and is not set or strung permanently, fitting tariff item 7103.91.00.
Briolette-Cut Ruby Bead
A teardrop-shaped briolette ruby, cut and polished to maximize sparkle, measuring 4mm. Sold loose as a single stone, it is not strung, mounted, or set, which places it under tariff item 7103.91.00 for worked rubies.
Burmese Ruby Rough Cut
A pigeon-blood red Burmese ruby with minimal cutting and polished surfaces, weighing 1.8 carats. This ruby is worked (cut and polished) but not strung, mounted, or set, making it classifiable under tariff item 7103.91.00 as a worked ruby.
Cabochon Cut Sapphire
A smooth, rounded cabochon-cut sapphire, worked to showcase asterism (star effect) in star sapphires, not mounted. This form is 'otherwise worked' per tariff item 7103.91.00 for sapphires, distinct from faceted cuts.
Cabochon-Cut Star Ruby
A translucent ruby cut en cabochon to display asterism (the star effect), sourced from Sri Lanka, typically 5-10 carats. This worked ruby is polished but not mounted or set, qualifying for tariff item 7103.91.00.