Natural Pearl Brooch
A vintage-style brooch with a cluster of natural pearls set in minimal base metal. The pearls impart the essential character, fitting the definition of articles of personal adornment in Chapter Note 9(a), so it is classified under tariff item 7116.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brooch is made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal
Brooches of precious metal are classified in heading 71.13.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the base metal is not precious metal to avoid classification under heading 71.13
• Describe the brooch as an article of natural pearls in your customs documentation
• Keep photos or appraisals showing the pearls dominate the design
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Cluster Natural Pearl Ring
A cocktail ring featuring a pavé cluster of tiny natural seed pearls. The pearls provide the essential character of the article, and the minimal metal setting is a minor constituent, so it is classified under tariff item 7116.10.00 as an article of natural pearls.
Cultured Pearl Anklet
A delicate chain anklet alternating 4mm freshwater cultured pearls and spacer beads. The cultured pearls are the primary material, and the chain is a minor constituent, so it is classified under tariff item 7116.10.00 as an article of cultured pearls.
Cultured Pearl Bracelet
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Cultured Pearl Brooch
A baroque freshwater cultured pearl brooch with pin backing for clothing attachment. It fits the personal adornment definition in Chapter Note 9(a), and the pearls are the primary material, so it is classified under tariff item 7116.10.00.
Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings
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Cultured Pearl Hair Clip
A French clip barrette adorned with clusters of 5mm freshwater cultured pearls. It qualifies as an article of personal adornment of cultured pearls, and it is not a comb-type article excluded by Note 11, so it is classified under tariff item 7116.10.00.