Melee Diamonds 0.3 Carat Round Brilliant from China
Small non-industrial round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.3 carats each, used primarily for jewelry settings like pavé or channel settings. These fall under HTS 7102.39.0010 as they are worked but not mounted, non-industrial, and under 0.5 carats per stone. They meet the chapter notes for precious stones excluding those in Chapter 96.
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 diamond imports to verify conflict-free origin
• Provide detailed weight and certification from GIA or similar lab for each lot
• Avoid misdeclaration as industrial to prevent reclassification and penalties