Unworked Tsavorite Garnet Rough from China
Green grossular garnet rough from East African mines, entirely unworked and in crystal matrix. HTS 7103.10.20.00 covers such semiprecious rough stones before any gem cutting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Source from certified conflict-free mines to preempt Kimberley-like process scrutiny
• Accurate grading of color/zones in declarations prevents reclassification disputes
• Ensure packaging shows no evidence of working; loose matrix is ideal for unworked claim