Oval Cut Colorless Diamond Melee from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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