Hydrothermal Synthetic Tsavorite Garnets from Canada
Lab-grown grossular garnet with vanadium/chromium for vivid green, brilliant cut loose stones. Under HTS 7104.99.5000 as synthetic precious garnets, worked but unset. High-end alternative to tsavorite/emerald.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• UV fluorescence tests distinguish synthetic from natural; document for entry
• Declare RI=1.74 specific to grossular to avoid sapphire misclassification