Oval Cut Colorless Diamond Melee from China
Assortment of 0.01-0.05 carat oval cut melee diamonds in G-H color and SI1 clarity, fully worked for pave settings but not mounted. HTS 7102.39.00 applies to these small nonindustrial diamonds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Itemized invoices showing total carat weight and average quality prevent customs from averaging low/high values
• Segregate melee by size/color lots; mixed parcels risk reclassification if deemed industrial
• Declare as 'loose melee for jewelry' explicitly to affirm nonindustrial intent