Analysis
HTS 7103.10.20 covers unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped: unworked under heading 7103 (precious stones (other than diamonds) and semiprecious stones, whether or not worked or…).
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 10.5%. The costliest confusion would be with 7103.99.50 (other: other) at 10.5%, a difference of 10.5 points on the customs value.
This line's footnotes point to one additional provision in Chapter 99: 9903.90.08 (measures on products of Russia). Chapter 99 duties are added on top of the general rate for goods of the countries they name, and they change more often than the rest of the schedule, so check the current CBP guidance before you rely on a total.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 45% of the 108 tariff lines in chapter 71 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 7103.10.40 (unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped: other, 10.5%), 7103.91.00 (rubies, sapphires and emeralds, duty-free), 7103.99.10 (cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of…, duty-free) and 7103.99.50 (other: other, 10.5%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7103.10.40 | Unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped: other | 10.5% |
| 7103.91.00 | Rubies, sapphires and emeralds | Free |
| 7103.99.10 | Cut but not set, and suitable for use in the manufacture of jewelry | Free |
| 7103.99.50 | Other: other | 10.5% |
Chapter 99 provisions in the footnotes
- 9903.90.08 measures on products of Russia
Articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter