Trapezoid-Cut Thai Ruby from China
Fancy trapezoid-cut ruby from Chanthaburi, Thailand, 1.5 carats with excellent clarity. HTS 7103.91.0010 for this otherwise worked (cut) ruby, loose for sidestone use in engagement rings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include UV fluorescence test results if claiming no treatments; value based on Rapaport-like ruby price lists; file for duty drawback if re-exported