Russian Mir Mine Unworked Miners' Diamonds from China
Raw miners' diamonds from the Mir pipe in Russia, in natural unselected parcels with high industrial yield potential. Classified precisely as HTS 7102.21.10 for their unprocessed, mine-direct status distinguishing them from sorted rough. Primarily destined for diamond powder production.
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
• Comply with Russian export quotas and provide ALROSA certification for authenticity
• Inspect for any pre-sorting; even minor selection can trigger reclassification
• Prepare for fluorescence testing if questioned on industrial vs gem viability