Cut Natural Ruby Gemstone from China

A faceted natural ruby gemstone, cut and polished to enhance its brilliance and color, weighing approximately 2 carats. It falls under HTS 7103.91.00 as a worked ruby, which is a precious stone other than diamond, not strung, mounted, or set. The stone has undergone cutting and polishing but remains loose for jewelry setting.

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

Obtain gemological certification (e.g

GIA report) verifying natural origin and specifications to support classification and avoid synthetic stone disputes

Declare exact weight, carat size, and treatment history (e.g

heat-treated) on entry documents, as undisclosed enhancements may trigger reclassification

Ensure stones are not mounted or strung; temporarily strung for transport must be declared as ungraded under 7103.10