Russian Mir Mine Unworked Miners' Diamonds from Japan
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 — 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
• 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