Industrial Diamond Cleavage Plates from Japan
Thin plates of industrial diamonds created by cleavage for use in wire sawing applications. These qualify under HTS 7102.21.40.00 as simply cleaved industrial diamonds not mounted or set.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide cleavage angle specifications to prove minimal processing
• Avoid retail packaging that might suggest jewelry use
• Use HTS advisory opinions for borderline bruted/cleaved determinations