Cubic Zirconia Rough Preforms from Japan
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 — 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
• 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