Unworked Spinel Rough from Japan
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 — 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
• 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