Synthetic Garnet Rounds from Japan
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 — 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
• 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