Heat-Treated Faceted Ruby from China

A 1-carat faceted ruby from Thailand, enhanced via standard heat treatment to improve color and clarity. HTS 7103.91.0010 applies to this worked (faceted) ruby, unmounted and suitable for ring or necklace settings. Treatment is common and does not alter classification.

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

Disclose all treatments (e.g

heat, fracture filling) in import documentation to comply with FTC guidelines; pair with origin certificates for tariff preferences; avoid bulk packaging without individual appraisals