Rough Ruby Gemstone from Japan
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.
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
• 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