Princess Cut Sapphire Loose Gems from China
Cornflower blue sapphires in princess square cuts, heat-treated, unset for high-end jewelry. Though precious, non-diamond status fits HTS 7103.99.10.00 for cut suitable stones. Corundum gems for luxury settings.
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
• GIA or AGS cert mandatory for sapphires >1ct; declare enhancements explicitly
• Value based on 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, carat); mismatches trigger audits