Unworked Emerald Rough

Raw beryl crystals known as emerald rough, unpolished and unworked from primary deposits like Muzo, Colombia. HTS 7103.10.20.00 applies to these precious stones in natural, unprocessed condition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7103.91.00Same rate: 17.5%

If worked, graded, or polished

Any working beyond rough shaping, including polishing, shifts to other precious stone subheadings.

7116.10.25.00Higher: 23% vs 17.5%

If powdered form with 90% passing 0.5mm sieve

Per subheading note, powder form classifies under heading 7116, not unworked stones.

7117.90.90.00Higher: 28.5% vs 17.5%

If imitation or synthetic emerald rough

Imitation jewelry materials without genuine precious stones go to heading 7117.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab reports confirming natural origin; synthetics must not be declared as natural rough

For large parcels, provide lot-by-lot weight breakdowns to match invoice declarations