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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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