Australian Parti Emerald Cushion Cut from China
A 2.8-carat cushion-cut Australian emerald with parti-color zoning showing green and blue hues. Worked through precise faceting, not mounted or strung, classified as worked emeralds in HTS 7103.91.00.30.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of color zoning aids in authentication against fakes
• Batch imports require lot-specific declarations to prevent commingling penalties
• Monitor for chromium content tests distinguishing true emeralds from green beryl