Synthetic Emerald Emerald Cuts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• 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