Bruted Girdle Rough Diamonds for Abrasives from China
Rough industrial diamonds with bruted (rounded) girdles created by basic friction process, used in abrasive powders and coatings. HTS 7102.21.30.00 applies to these simply bruted diamonds for industrial purposes, distinguishing from gemstone preparation. Bruting here is minimal and not for jewelry faceting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact bruting method and dimensions to avoid disputes over 'simple' vs advanced working
• Pair with end-user letters confirming industrial abrasive application for smooth CBP review
• Watch for alloy contamination; if mixed with binders over 2%, may shift to other chapters