Simply Sawn Industrial Rough Diamonds from China
Rough diamonds that have undergone simple sawing to create flat surfaces, primarily used in industrial applications like cutting tools and abrasives. These fall under HTS 7102.21.30.00 as they are simply sawn diamonds, not further worked, and classified as industrial grade rather than gem quality. They meet the criteria for 'simply sawn' without advanced faceting or polishing.
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
• Obtain Kimberley Process Certificate for all diamond shipments to comply with US import regulations against conflict diamonds
• Provide detailed documentation on sawing process to distinguish from more worked diamonds under 7102.29
• Avoid misclassification as gem diamonds (7102.10) by specifying industrial end-use in invoices and certificates