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.

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.

7103.10Same rate: 17.5%

If roughly shaped or sawn into preforms

Basic mechanical shaping like rough cutting changes classification from purely unworked.

7104.21.00.00Higher: 20.5% vs 17.5%

If synthetic or reconstituted sapphire

Synthetic precious stones, even unworked, classify separately under heading 7104.

7112Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If clad or inlaid into base metal

Per Chapter Note 7, base metal clad with precious stones goes to heading 7112.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require CITES permits if sapphires originate from restricted mining areas; verify with USFWS

Use professional appraisals for valuation declarations to prevent customs disputes on rough value

Avoid common pitfall of declaring heated rough as unworked—disclose any pre-import treatments