Synthetic Garnet Rounds from China
Synthetic pyrope/almandine garnets cut into calibrated round beads (not strung), suitable for bezel settings in silver jewelry. HTS 7104.99.10.00 for cut, unset 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
• Density specs (3.7-4.3 g/cm³) confirm synthetic garnet composition
• Prevent tumbling together by variety to maintain cut integrity
• Invoice with 'jewelry manufacture use only' notation