1.25 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond from China

A teardrop pear brilliant cut diamond of 1.25 carats, combining round and marquise brilliance. Loose, unset, and nonindustrial, classified in HTS 7102.39.00.50 for its size.

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

Verify symmetry in pear shapes; bow-tie effect documentation aids valuation disputes

Insure shipments; high theft risk for recognizable fancy shapes

Update certificates for recuts; re-import duties may apply differently