Australian Parti Emerald Cushion Cut from Japan
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 — 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
• 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