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%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
• 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