Glass Imitation Diamonds from Japan
Clear, faceted glass rhinestones designed to imitate diamonds for fashion accessories and decorative applications. Classified in 7018.10.20.00 as imitation precious stones excluding bead forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use refractive index certificates to prove glass vs. cubic zirconia if questioned
• Separate diamond imitations from CZ in shipments to avoid co-mingling classification issues
• Mark invoices clearly as 'glass' not 'rhinestone' if rhinestone implies specific production method