Brazilian Cat's Eye Emerald Cabochon from China
A smooth cabochon-cut Brazilian emerald displaying a rare cat's eye effect due to inclusions, approximately 3 carats. Polished but unmounted, this worked emerald matches HTS 7103.91.00.30 criteria for emeralds that are worked other than strung or set.
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
• Include spectrographic reports confirming natural origin to prevent disputes over imitation or treated stones
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets; ship individually to maintain loose stone status
• Check for uniform color grading; inconsistencies may trigger additional scrutiny