Faceted Amethyst Gemstone from Japan
A violet-colored amethyst gemstone that has been cut and faceted to enhance its brilliance and clarity, but not mounted or set. Classified under HTS 7103.99.5000 as a semiprecious stone, otherwise worked, and not strung, mounted, or set. It meets the criteria for worked semiprecious stones like those graded for jewelry use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain gemological certificates verifying authenticity and treatment history (e.g
• heat-treated) to avoid misclassification
• Declare exact weight in carats and confirm no mounting to prevent shifts to Chapter 71 headings like 7116
• Check for CITES restrictions if sourced from regions with endangered species concerns for similar stones