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+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 simply sawn or bruted

Rough shaping processes like bruting exclude from pure unworked subheading.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If polished or cut but not set

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

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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