Opal Cabochon Ring from China
Bold cocktail ring with a smooth Australian opal cabochon in a silver mount. Qualifies under HTS 7116.20.15.00 as other jewelry of precious/semi-precious stones (opal), where the gem defines the article per Chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Opal stability testing prevents breakage claims post-import
• Declare water content if hydrophane opal; affects value
• Finger sizing standardization for retail compliance