Rough Ruby Gemstone
A natural unworked or roughly shaped ruby gemstone extracted from mineral deposits, classified under HTS 7103.10.40.00 as a precious stone other than diamond that is unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set. It meets the chapter definition of precious or semiprecious stones and is imported in bulk for further cutting and polishing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply sawn, cut or otherwise worked but not graded
Once the stone undergoes cutting or faceting beyond rough shaping, it moves to worked subheadings in 7103.91.
If temporarily strung for transport and graded
Graded stones temporarily strung for convenience fall under 7116.20, separate from unworked roughly shaped stones.
If synthetic or imitation and processed into jewelry components
Synthetic rubies not natural precious stones classify as imitation jewelry if incorporating base materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain geological origin certificates to verify natural status and comply with CITES if applicable for certain localities
• Declare exact weight and rough condition accurately; misdeclaration as worked stones can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Use temporary stringing only for transport convenience, as permanent stringing shifts to 7103.10.50
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