Rough Spinel Crystal from Mexico
Mahenge spinel rough crystals, unworked or roughly shaped, precious stone alternative to ruby. HTS 7103.10.40.00 for unmounted semiprecious stones other than diamonds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from synthetic spinel via spectroscopy reports
• Package to prevent fracture; rough spinel is brittle