Reconstructed Ruby Gemstones from Germany
Reconstructed rubies made by fusing ruby powder under heat and pressure, faceted but not set or strung. Falls under HTS 7104.99.5000 as 'other' reconstructed precious stones, worked but unmounted. Mimics natural ruby appearance for affordable jewelry applications.
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
• Provide manufacturing process documentation proving reconstruction from powder (90%+ through 0.5mm sieve per subheading note)
• Declare exact chemical composition; rubies must have chromium content to differentiate from pink sapphires