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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• UV fluorescence tests distinguish synthetic from natural; document for entry
• Declare RI=1.74 specific to grossular to avoid sapphire misclassification