HPHT Type IIa Synthetic Diamond Crystals from China
Colorless Type IIa synthetic diamonds from HPHT process, in octahedral crystal form, roughly shaped without facets. Classified in HTS 7104.21.00.00 as unworked synthetic diamonds suitable for further gem processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Type classification reports; Type IIa often closest to natural, higher scrutiny
• Declare crystal orientation if sawn; maintains rough status