Rough Industrial Diamonds from China
Rough diamonds primarily used in industrial applications such as cutting and grinding tools. These are unworked or simply sawn, cleaved, or bruted diamonds classified under HTS 7102.21.40.00 as they are not gem-quality and intended for non-jewelry uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Kimberley Process Certificate for all diamond imports to verify conflict-free origin and enable duty-free entry
• Provide detailed documentation proving industrial use, as gem-quality diamonds fall under different subheadings
• Avoid misclassification as worked diamonds (7102.29) by ensuring no polishing beyond bruting