Heat-Treated Faceted Ruby
A 1-carat faceted ruby from Thailand, enhanced via standard heat treatment to improve color and clarity. This worked ruby is unmounted and suitable for ring or necklace settings, falling under tariff item 7103.91.00.
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 stone is graded
Graded stones may be classified under other worked precious stones.
If set in precious metal
Mounted rubies are jewellery under heading 71.13.
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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
• Disclose heat treatment on the commercial invoice, as it affects valuation and classification
• Keep a gemological report confirming the treatment
• Declare the stone as loose and worked to match the tariff item
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.
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.
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.