Synthetic Aquamarine Faceted Rounds from Mexico
Lab-grown beryl with iron for blue-green hue, precision faceted into round brilliants, loose and unmounted. Classifies in HTS 7104.99.5000 as other synthetic semiprecious stones, worked but not set. Popular for earrings and bracelets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Refractive index testing recommended to confirm synthetic beryl vs glass simulants
• Batch certificates should specify no natural inclusions exceeding 2% by weight