Hydrothermal Synthetic Tsavorite Garnets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• UV fluorescence tests distinguish synthetic from natural; document for entry
• Declare RI=1.74 specific to grossular to avoid sapphire misclassification