Cubic Zirconia Rough Preforms from China
Skull-melted synthetic cubic zirconia (ZrO2) crystals, roughly sawn into octahedral preforms for gemstone cutting. HTS 7104.29.00.00 covers other synthetic semiprecious stones, unworked or simply shaped, not set/strung. Popular diamond simulant but chemically distinct per chapter definitions.
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
• Disclose chemical composition (ZrO2 stabilized with Y2O3) in entry docs to confirm semiprecious stone status
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import prevents reclassification as finished jewelry