Cleaved Bort Industrial Diamonds from Mexico
Bort diamonds (low-quality fragments) that are simply cleaved for industrial crushing and abrasive production. HTS 7102.21.30.00 covers these minimally processed industrial diamonds, explicitly excluding mounted or set forms. Cleaving separates natural cleavages for efficient processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'bort' with yield estimates to justify industrial valuation
• Maintain separate inventory from gem rough to prevent commingling classification issues
• Ensure no synthetic mix; testing certificates prevent disputes