Hydrothermal Emerald Faceted Round Brilliant from Japan
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 — 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
• 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