Hydrothermal Emerald Faceted Round Brilliant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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