Bruted Miners' Diamonds Industrial Grade from China
Rough diamonds from miners' parcels that have undergone simple bruting (girder shaping) for dressing tools and abrasives. HTS 7102.21.10.20 covers these as 'other' unworked industrial diamonds not mounted, valued for hardness over clarity. Used in surface grinding and lapping operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document bruting process doesn't exceed 'simple' working threshold per HTS definitions
• Use GIA or equivalent industrial diamond certification for customs valuation disputes
• Declare as 'industrial only - not for jewelry remounting' to preempt reclassification attempts