Glass Imitation Emeralds from Japan
Facetted glass stones mimicking the appearance of natural emeralds, used in costume jewelry and decorative crafts. Classified under HTS 7018.10.20.00 as imitation semiprecious stones, excluding beads, made from molded and cut glass to replicate gemstone facets and color.
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
• Verify stones are not bead-shaped (over 1mm diameter with hole) to avoid reclassification to imitation beads
• Provide lab reports confirming glass composition if customs questions natural stone claims
• Label as 'imitation' or 'faux' to comply with FTC jewelry guidelines and prevent misdeclaration