Unworked Sapphire Rough from China
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.
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
• 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