TIGIE Tariff Fraction
Piedras preciosas y semipreciosas en bruto (rubies, esmeraldas, zafiros)
Chapter
71 — Perlas naturales o cultivadas, piedras preciosas o semipreciosas, metales preciosos
Section
XIV — Perlas naturales, piedras y metales preciosos
Duty Rate
Ex.
Unit of Measure
Kg
Chapter 71 covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semiprecious stones, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), clad metals, and imitation jewelry. Imports of precious metals and jewelry are subject to specific financial and tax control regulations. In Mexico, SAT and UIF (Financial Intelligence Unit) oversee precious metal transactions as part of anti-money laundering measures. Classification depends on metal or stone type, purity, and whether it's raw material or manufactured article. Duties vary significantly: raw gold and silver generally have 0% duty, while jewelry may have 15-20% duties.
FinCEN reporting for significant transactions
FTC marking requirements for gold karat and silver
Escalating duties: raw material 0% vs. jewelry 15-20%
Kimberley Process certification for rough diamonds
Special insurance and secured transport required
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