7103.91.00.20/Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone/Japan

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone from Japan

A cut and polished natural blue sapphire gemstone, worked but not mounted or set, used primarily in jewelry making. It falls under HTS 7103.91.0020 as a sapphire that has been otherwise worked, such as faceted or cabochon-cut, meeting the criteria for precious stones other than diamonds. These are graded for color and clarity but remain loose for further assembly.

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

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Import Tips

• Obtain GIA or equivalent gemological certification verifying natural origin and sapphire identity to avoid misclassification as synthetic

• Declare exact weight in carats and provide invoices detailing cut type (e.g

• faceted) as 'otherwise worked' excludes unworked stones

• Beware of common pitfalls like under-declaring carat weight, which can trigger audits; use calibrated scales for accuracy