Hydrothermal Emerald Faceted Round Brilliant from China
A 1-carat round brilliant-cut natural hydrothermal emerald with exceptional transparency from controlled growth environments. Polished and worked but unset, per HTS 7103.91.00.30 for emeralds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate natural hydrothermal from synthetic via inclusion patterns in certs
• Value based on Rapaport-like sheets for emeralds to avoid undervaluation claims
• Package in protective gel to prevent chipping, maintaining 'worked but not set' status