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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7103.10Same rate: 20%

If simply sawn or bruted

Rough shaping processes like bruting exclude from pure unworked subheading.

7116.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If polished or cut but not set

Cut and polished semiprecious stones without mounting go to worked category.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Gemological Institute reports aid in distinguishing spinel from ruby for proper HTS

• Parcel in original matrix to prove unworked status during customs exam

• Avoid mixing sizes; uniform lots simplify weight-based duty calculations