Reconstructed Ruby Gemstones from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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