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U.S. imports of rubies, sapphires & emeralds, cut but not set (HS 710391) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Rubies, Sapphires & Emeralds, Cut but Not Set paid $412K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rubies, Sapphires & Emeralds, Cut but Not Set imports of $4.9M in April 2026 ran 81% below the year-to-date monthly average of $25.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCut but unset rubies, sapphires, and emeralds — the three highest-value colored gemstone categories — are individually broken out at the US 10-digit level (7103910010 for rubies, 7103910020 for sapphires, 7103910030 for emeralds), reflecting their distinct commercial markets and valuation profiles. Thailand and Sri Lanka lead US imports under this heading; Thailand's role as a major cutting and trading hub for corundum explains its prominence even though neither country is a primary mining source for all three species. Importers should be aware that Burma (Myanmar) sanctions have historically restricted the importation of Burmese rubies and jadeite regardless of the country of export, making origin traceability — not just country of export — a compliance priority for rubies in particular.
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US law has restricted the importation of rubies and jadeite of Burmese origin regardless of the country through which they are exported or processed. Importers sourcing cut rubies from Thailand or other cutting hubs must obtain origin documentation tracing the rough stone's country of mining, not just the country of cutting, to confirm the stones are not of Burmese origin. Consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney for current sanctions status before importing.
A cut but unset stone is a loose faceted gemstone that has not been mounted in any metal setting or incorporated into a jewelry article. Once the stone is set — even temporarily in a prong or bezel — the article typically reclassifies as jewelry under Chapter 71's jewelry headings. Importers should ensure that stones shipped with sample settings or display mounts are not inadvertently classified as finished jewelry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $4K | $117.0M | +$117.0M |
| HONG KONG | $2K | $15.2M | +$15.2M |
| THAILAND | $2.7M | $9.2M | +$6.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $7.8M | +$7.8M |
| ITALY | -- | $4.8M | +$4.8M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7103910020 | SAPPHIRES CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY | $2.7M | 10.00% | $256K |
| 7103910010 | RUBIES CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY | $1.3M | 10.00% | $72K |
| 7103910030 | EMERALDS CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY | $930K | 10.00% | $85K |
SAPPHIRES CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY
RUBIES CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY
EMERALDS CUT BUT NOT SET FOR JEWELRY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7103910000 | RUBIES, SAPPHIRES AND EMERALDS, OTHERWISE WORKED | $167.0M |
RUBIES, SAPPHIRES AND EMERALDS, OTHERWISE WORKED
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GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710812
SILVER, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710691
JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL
HS 711319
OTH PREC METL ARTCLS OR ARTCLS CLAD W PM, NESOI
HS 711590
RHODIUM, UNWROUGHT OR IN POWDER FORM
HS 711031
DIAMONDS, NONINDUSTRIAL, WORKED
HS 710239
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $3.5M | $139.1M | +$135.6M |
| New Jersey | $210K | $11.5M | +$11.3M |
| California | $316K | $11.4M | +$11.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $3.7M | $154.6M | +$150.9M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $40K | $11.5M | +$11.5M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $665K | $136K | -$529K |