Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire from Germany
Blue sapphire enhanced by standard heat treatment, cut and polished, loose for import. HTS 7103.91.0020 covers worked natural sapphires regardless of common treatments like heating. Disclosed in certifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%European Union exemption (main list) (U.S. note 52(j))
Import Tips
• Always disclose heat treatment in lab reports to avoid fraud claims at customs
• Separate treated from untreated in shipments for accurate valuation