Hydrothermal Synthetic Tsavorite Garnets from China
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 — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• UV fluorescence tests distinguish synthetic from natural; document for entry
• Declare RI=1.74 specific to grossular to avoid sapphire misclassification