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Rubies, sapphires and emeralds

Precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport: > Otherwise worked: > Rubies, sapphires and emeralds

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 7103.91.00

Cut Natural Ruby Gemstone

A faceted natural ruby gemstone, cut and polished to enhance its brilliance and color, weighing approximately 2 carats. It falls under HTS 7103.91.00 as a worked ruby, which is a precious stone other than diamond, not strung, mounted, or set. The stone has undergone cutting and polishing but remains loose for jewelry setting.

Polished Sapphire Cabochon

A smooth, dome-shaped polished sapphire cabochon, untreated blue variety, suitable for custom jewelry designs. Classified under HTS 7103.91.00 as a worked sapphire, featuring polishing but no mounting or stringing. This semiprecious stone is graded for quality and color intensity.

Faceted Emerald Oval Cut

An oval-cut faceted natural emerald with minor inclusions, oiled for clarity enhancement, around 1.5 carats. It is classified in HTS 7103.91.00 as a worked emerald, a precious stone that has been cut and polished but not mounted. Ideal for ring or necklace settings.

Heat-Treated Ceylon Sapphire

A brilliant-cut heat-treated sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), cornflower blue hue, certified 3 carats. Falls under HTS 7103.91.00 as a worked precious stone (sapphire), polished and treated but unmounted. Common in high-end jewelry fabrication.

Colombian Trapiche Emerald

A rare trapiche emerald from Colombia featuring unique six-rayed inclusions, cut into emerald shape, 2.2 carats. Classified under HTS 7103.91.00 as worked emerald, loose and unset. Prized for its distinctive natural pattern.

Burmese Ruby Rough Cut

A pigeon-blood red Burmese ruby with minimal cutting, polished surfaces, 1.8 carats. HTS 7103.91.00 applies as a worked ruby, not strung or set. Known for vivid fluorescence.

Padparadscha Sapphire

Pink-orange padparadscha sapphire, cushion cut, heat-treated, untreated alternatives rare. Worked precious stone under HTS 7103.91.00, loose form.

Hydrothermal Emerald

Natural hydrothermal Colombian emerald, faceted pear shape. HTS 7103.91.00 for worked emeralds.

Star Ruby Cabochon

Cabochon-cut star ruby exhibiting asterism. Worked under 7103.91.00.

Kashmir Sapphire

Velvety blue Kashmir sapphire, oval cut. HTS 7103.91.00.

Treated Emerald Baguette

Emerald cut baguette emerald, clarity enhanced.

Pink Sapphire Faceted

Faceted pink sapphire loose stone.

Unheated Ruby

Rare unheated faceted ruby.

Zambian Emerald

Clear Zambian emerald octagon cut.

Cornflower Sapphire

Classic cornflower blue sapphire round brilliant.