Heat-Treated Blue Sapphire from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Always disclose heat treatment in lab reports to avoid fraud claims at customs
• Separate treated from untreated in shipments for accurate valuation