Synthetic Spinel Rough Crystals from China
Flame-fusion synthetic spinel (MgAl2O4) rough crystals in blue/pink shades, simply sawn for further processing into gems or optics. Under HTS 7104.29.00.00 as other synthetic semiprecious stones, roughly shaped but not graded for retail or set. Chapter notes exclude Chapter 96 imitation materials.
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 spectrographic analysis proving synthetic impurities absent in natural spinel
• Declare intended use (optics vs. gems) to preempt end-use reclassification questions