Unworked Sapphire Rough from Japan
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 — 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
• 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