Unworked Spinel Rough from China
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.
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
• 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