Miners' Type Ia Natural Diamond Rough

Rough natural diamonds classified as miners' diamonds, unworked except for simple sawing or cleaving, primarily Type Ia with nitrogen impurities. These fall under HTS 7102.21.10.20 as industrial-use diamonds not mounted or set, distinguished from gem-quality by color and clarity for mining applications. Used in drill bits for oil and gas extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7102.21Same rate: 35%

If simply sawn, cleaved, or bruted beyond basic shape

Diamonds with more advanced working like bruting move from unworked subheading to simply worked category.

7102.29.00Same rate: 35%

If gem-quality rather than industrial miners' grade

High-clarity, colorless diamonds for jewelry are classified separately from industrial miners' diamonds.

7104.21.00Lower: 20.5% vs 35%

If synthetic rather than natural origin

Lab-grown industrial diamonds fall under Chapter 71 synthetic stones heading, not natural diamonds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Kimberley Process Certificate for all rough diamonds to verify conflict-free origin and avoid customs holds

Provide detailed grading reports specifying industrial quality (e.g

Type Ia, low clarity) to confirm classification under 7102.21.10.20

Declare exact weight in carats; misdeclaration of miners' vs gem diamonds can lead to reclassification and penalties