Synthetic Emerald Emerald Cuts from Japan
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 — 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
• 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