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HSChapter 71
U.S. imports of dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious/semiprecious stones (except diamond) (HS 710590) totaled $138K in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Dust and Powder of Natural or Synthetic Precious/Semiprecious Stones (Except Diamond) paid $22K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $138K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dust and Powder of Natural or Synthetic Precious/Semiprecious Stones (Except Diamond) imports of $138K in July 2026 ran 100% above the year-to-date monthly average of $69K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAbrasive and functional powders derived from non-diamond precious and semiprecious stones — both natural and synthetic — are classified under the single tariff line 7105900000. Materials in this category include corundum (ruby/sapphire) powder, garnet abrasive, and similar stone-derived powders used in lapping, polishing, and waterjet cutting applications. Ireland and Austria lead US supply under this heading, a pattern that reflects European specialty abrasive and optical-component manufacturing rather than gem-trade flows.
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Natural garnet used as an abrasive is generally classified under Chapter 25 (specifically heading 2513) as a natural abrasive, not under Chapter 71. Heading 7105.90 covers dust and powder derived from precious or semiprecious stones — a category that applies when the source material qualifies as a precious or semiprecious stone under Chapter 71 notes. Importers should confirm whether their specific garnet product meets that threshold or is more appropriately classified as a mineral abrasive.
Key end uses include precision optical polishing (corundum and synthetic sapphire powder for lens and wafer finishing), specialty lapping compounds for hard-material machining, and certain ceramic and refractory applications. The relatively concentrated supply from Ireland and Austria reflects the presence of specialty abrasive and optical-component manufacturers in those countries serving high-precision industrial customers.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 7105
Subheading 710590 · $138K of $3.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7105900000 | Dust A Pwder of Nat or Syn Stones, NESOI | $138K | 15.92% | 100.00% | $22K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7105900000 | Dust A Pwder of Nat or Syn Stones, NESOI | $3K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$138KYoY · Pro
Exports
$3KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Austria and China together supply 100% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 15.92%.