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Moissanite Princess Cuts

Lab-created silicon carbide moissanite cut in square princess style for diamond simulants in engagement rings, unset and jewelry-ready. Classifies under HTS 7104.99.10.00 as cut synthetic semiprecious stones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7104.21.00Higher: 23% vs 20%

If marketed as synthetic diamond

Certain lab-grown diamond simulants may align with 7104.21 if composition matches.

7104Same rate: 20%

If industrial grade cuts

Non-jewelry suitable moissanite cuts go to other synthetic stones.

7113.19.50Higher: 25.5% vs 20%

If pre-set in precious metal

Mounted in gold/silver becomes gold jewelry per note 9.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Thermal conductivity test certs distinguish moissanite from diamond

• Declare high refractive index (2.65) in specs for verification

• Single parcel per size/color to streamline customs processing