Natural Diamond Grinding Powder from Japan
Powder derived from crushed natural diamonds, compliant with 90% through 0.5mm sieve, used in high-end polishing compounds. HTS 7105.10.00 covers both natural and synthetic diamond powders explicitly. Treated as precious stone powder per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Kimberley Process certification for natural diamonds to prove origin
• Test sieve aperture strictly; failure reclassifies to 7105.21 dust
• Document end-use as abrasive to prevent jewelry-related scrutiny