Faceted Ceylon Sapphire from China
A high-quality faceted sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), precisely cut to maximize brilliance and color, but not strung or mounted. Classified under HTS 7103.91.0020 for worked sapphires, excluding those temporarily strung only for transport. Ideal for high-end jewelry settings.
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 country-of-origin certificates, especially for Ceylon sapphires, to comply with trade agreements reducing duties
• Document the working process (e.g
• faceting) to distinguish from unworked stones and prevent reclassification