Rough Natural Diamond Close Rough from China
A natural diamond in its close rough state, where it has been minimally bruted to approximate the final shape without further faceting or polishing. Classified under HTS 7102.31.00.00 as nonindustrial unworked or simply bruted diamond, intended for gemstone use rather than industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain Kimberley Process Certificate for all rough diamond imports to verify conflict-free origin
• Provide accurate documentation of weight in carats and basic shape; declare as nonindustrial to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as worked if any polishing is evident, leading to audits