Australian Cultured Pearls 11-12mm
Australian South Sea cultured pearls, worked and drilled to a round shape, measuring 11-12mm, sold loose in bulk. These pearls are not strung, mounted, or set, and are temporarily strung only for transport convenience. They fall under tariff item 7101.22.00 as worked cultured pearls.
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 pearls are natural (not cultured)
Natural pearls are classified separately from cultured pearls under the same heading.
If pearls are unworked (not drilled or otherwise processed)
Unworked cultured pearls fall under a different subheading than worked ones.
If pearls are mounted or set in jewellery
Pearls set in precious metal jewellery are classified under jewellery headings.
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
• Ensure pearls are declared as 'worked' (drilled) and not strung or mounted to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep documentation of the pearl type and origin (Australia) for CBSA verification
• Note that temporary stringing for transport is allowed, but permanent stringing would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7101.22.00
10-11mm Keshi Cultured Pearls Graded Transport Strings
Irregular keshi cultured pearls (10-11mm), graded by luster despite their non-round shapes, temporarily strung on transport strings for safe bulk import. They are worked and graded but not permanently mounted or set, and the stranding is solely for convenience of transport, which fits this tariff item.
12-13mm Golden South Sea Pearls Temporary Hanks
Large golden South Sea cultured pearls (12-13mm), AAA graded for quality, supplied in temporary hanks for shipping convenience. They are worked and graded but not permanently strung, mounted, or set, and the temporary hanking is purely for transport, matching the tariff item.
7-8mm Round White Cultured Pearls Temporary Strands
Uniform 7-8mm round white cultured pearls, graded for roundness and surface quality, temporarily strung on fine thread for transport. They are worked and graded but not permanently mounted or set, and the stranding is only for convenience of transport, fitting this tariff item.
AAA Grade Tahitian Cultured Pearls Temporarily Strung
Dark, exotic Tahitian cultured pearls graded AAA for exceptional luster and shape, temporarily strung in calibrated lengths for easy overseas transport. They are worked and graded but not permanently mounted or set, and the stranding is solely for transport convenience, fitting this tariff item.
Australian South Sea White Pearls Graded Transport
Australian white South Sea cultured pearls, graded for quality, supplied in temporary strands for transport convenience. They are worked and graded but not permanently mounted or set, and the stranding is only for shipping, fitting this tariff item.
Biwa Cultured Pearls Graded and Loosely Strung
Traditional Biwa lake cultured pearls, graded for their seed pearl clusters, temporarily strung for export handling. They are worked and graded but not permanently mounted or set, and the stranding is for transport convenience, fitting this tariff item.