Unworked Ruby Rough
Rough, unworked ruby stones extracted from natural deposits, showing no polishing, cutting, or faceting. Classified under HTS 7103.10.20.00 as unworked precious stones other than diamonds, in their natural raw state prior to any gemstone processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply sawn, cleaved, or roughly shaped
Stones that have undergone basic sawing or shaping move to the simply worked subheading.
If temporarily strung for transport and graded
Graded stones, even if strung temporarily, classify under precious stone powders or worked/graded category.
If set or mounted in jewelry
Once mounted or set into articles of personal adornment, they fall under jewelry headings per Chapter Note 9.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain geological origin certificates to verify natural status and avoid synthetic misclassification
• Declare exact weight and carat measurements accurately; rough stones must not show signs of working
• Beware of temporarily strung lots—ensure stranding is only for transport convenience, not grading
Related Products under HTS 7103.10.20.00
Unworked Sapphire Rough
Natural corundum rough in unworked form, including blue sapphire crystals directly from mines without any refinement. Falls under HTS 7103.10.20.00 for unworked precious stones, excluding any mounted or strung preparations.
Unworked Tsavorite Garnet Rough
Green grossular garnet rough from East African mines, entirely unworked and in crystal matrix. HTS 7103.10.20.00 covers such semiprecious rough stones before any gem cutting.
Unworked Spinel Rough
Magnesium aluminum oxide rough, including mahenge red spinel, in fully unworked mine-run form. HTS 7103.10.20.00 for these precious stone roughs, unmounted and ungrded.
Unworked Topaz Rough
Silicate mineral rough, imperial topaz from Brazilian pegmatites, unworked and crystal intact. HTS 7103.10.20.00 designates these semiprecious roughs.
Unworked Amethyst Rough
Purple quartz rough geodes and crystals, unworked from volcanic deposits. Semiprecious unworked stones per HTS 7103.10.20.00, not strung or processed.
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.