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Practical, factory-level guides on sourcing lab grown diamonds, moissanite and gemstone jewelry: how grades really work, what certification means for customs and resale, how MOQ and tiered pricing behave, and how to compare landed cost between suppliers.
Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 29, 2026
A packing list that does not match the commercial invoice by even a few kilograms is enough to hold a jewelry shipment. Here is what every export packing list must…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 26, 2026
Nickel release limits under REACH Annex XVII are enforced against the EU importer, not the factory. Here is the numeric standard, the test to require, and the file…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 16, 2026
Lab-grown diamonds must be disclosed, graded and traceable from grower to retailer. Here are the disclosure rules, the papers that hold up, and the file importers m…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 16, 2026
EU jewelry imports live or die on HS code, VAT handling and REACH nickel tests. This guide lists the paperwork, duty bands and surprise fees.
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 15, 2026
Duty on a silver ring and a gold-filled chain is not the same number. This overview explains how duties, VAT, and de minimis rules stack up before you place the fir…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 8, 2026
Most jewelry shipments are not covered the way buyers think. Here is the difference between cargo insurance, transit cover and stock-through, and what to declare.
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Sep 4, 2026
7113 vs 7117 decides 5% vs 11% duty. Here are the 2026 tariff bands for US and EU silver jewelry imports, the fees brokers forget, and the compliance file riding in…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Aug 29, 2026
GDPR is not just a cookie banner. Jewelry online retailers hold names, addresses, ring sizes and payment data. Here is what must be documented, consent-based and de…
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Import & Compliance · 12 min read · Aug 24, 2026
A commercial invoice is not just a bill. It is the customs document that decides duty, valuation, and release. Here are the lines that must be right.
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