HPHT Synthetic Diamond Melee Parcels from China
Small synthetic diamonds (melee size <0.1 carat) produced via High-Pressure High-Temperature method, roughly shaped into pyramidal or octahedral forms. HTS 7104.21.00.00 covers these unworked/slightly sawn synthetic diamonds not intended for jewelry setting yet.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
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
• Provide HPHT growth certificates; melee parcels often scrutinized for natural mixing
• Weigh parcels precisely; declare temporary stringing if used for transport convenience only