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Synthetic Emerald Emerald Cuts

Lab-created beryl (emerald) stones cut in step-cut emerald style to highlight color and clarity, unset for use in fine jewelry fabrication. Classified in HTS 7104.99.10.00 for cut, jewelry-suitable 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.

7103Higher: 23% vs 20%

If for natural emeralds

Natural emeralds, worked or not, classify under 7103.20 per material distinction.

7116.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If temporarily strung ungraded lots

Ungraded strung for transport shifts to 7116.20, but jewelry-cut stays in 7104.99.

7113.20.10.00Higher: 27% vs 20%

If mounted as jewelry articles

Once set in gold/silver, becomes jewelry under 7113 per note 9 definitions.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain fluorescence test reports to prove synthetic vs. natural for customs verification

• Declare refractive index and specific gravity in docs to support synthetic classification

• Separate by color treatment (oiled vs. untreated) if applicable for accurate subheading