Synthetic Rough Diamonds from China
Unworked synthetic diamonds in their natural crystalline form, directly from the chemical vapor deposition or high-pressure high-temperature process. Classified under HTS 7104.21.00.00 as synthetic diamonds that are unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted, or set.
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
• Obtain lab certification (e.g
• GIA or IGI) confirming synthetic origin to distinguish from natural diamonds under HTS 7102
• Declare exact production method (CVD or HPHT) in documentation; avoid any mounting or setting which shifts to HTS 7115/7116