Synthetic Cubic Zirconia Industrial Cutting Stones from China
Synthetic cubic zirconia stones, precisely cut but not mounted or set, used in industrial grinding and cutting applications for materials like glass and ceramics. Classified under HTS 7102.29.0050 as industrial diamonds (broadly including synthetic diamond simulants for industrial use), meeting the 'other worked' category for non-gem purposes. Exceeds 90% purity standards for industrial abrasive use.
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
• Verify synthetic origin with lab certificates to distinguish from natural diamonds and avoid gemstone headings
• Ensure documentation proves industrial end-use (e.g
• invoices specifying abrasive applications) to prevent reclassification as jewelry components