7-8mm Round White Cultured Pearls Temporary Strands
Round white cultured pearls, 7-8mm, graded for roundness and surface quality, temporarily strung on fine thread for transport. The grading and temporary stranding make them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pearls are unworked and not graded or strung.
Unworked cultured pearls are classified under a different item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label the stranding as temporary (e.g
• 'transport only') on the invoice
• Ensure the pearls are not permanently knotted or finished, which could reclassify them as jewellery
• Keep records of grading criteria used
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