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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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