Jet Mineral Chunks
Rough chunks of natural jet, a hard black lignite gemstone from Whitby mines, unworked for jewelry use. Classifiable under HTS 2530.90.8050 as jet per chapter note for this organic-origin mineral. Prized for Victorian mourning jewelry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut and polished into semiprecious beads
Worked jet becomes Chapter 71 semiprecious stones.
If primarily bituminous lignite
High carbon content might classify as coal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test specific gravity (1.3-1.35) for classification proof; declare as organic sedimentary not coal; fragile—use foam inserts
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