CVD Synthetic Spinel Gems from Japan
Chemical vapor deposition grown magnesium aluminum oxide, cut into various shapes, unmounted. HTS 7104.99.5000 covers synthetic spinel semiprecious stones not strung/set. Versatile color options for costume jewelry.
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
• Growth method disclosure (CVD vs flux) affects inclusion patterns for verification
• Specific gravity 3.6 declaration differentiates from corundum