Graded and temporarily strung for convenience of transport
Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport: > Natural pearls: > Graded and temporarily strung for convenience of transport
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 7101.10.30.00
Graded Natural Akoya Pearls Temporarily Strung
These are natural Akoya pearls from Pinctada fucata martensii oysters, graded by size, shape, luster, and surface quality, and temporarily strung on fine thread solely for safe transport. They meet HTS 7101.10.30.00 as natural pearls that are graded but not permanently strung, mounted, or set for jewelry use. The temporary stranding prevents damage during shipping without constituting finished jewelry.
Temporarily Strung Graded South Sea Natural Pearls
Premium natural South Sea pearls graded for their large size (10-20mm), golden or white hues, and high luster, temporarily strung in hanks for transport convenience. Classified under HTS 7101.10.30.00 because they are worked only by grading and use temporary stranding, not intended as mounted or set jewelry components. This facilitates handling without permanent assembly.
Graded Natural Tahitian Black Pearls Temp Strung
Natural Tahitian pearls renowned for dark exotic colors (black, green, peacock), professionally graded and temporarily strung for transport. Fits HTS 7101.10.30.00 precisely as graded natural pearls with only convenience stranding, excluding any mounting or permanent jewelry fabrication. Ideal for wholesalers sorting before setting.
Matched Graded Natural Freshwater Pearls Strung for Shipping
Rare natural freshwater pearls from non-nucleated mussels, graded and matched for uniformity, temporarily strung to ease transport logistics. HTS 7101.10.30.00 applies as they are natural, worked by grading only, with stranding purely for convenience—not retail sale. Distinguishes from abundant cultured freshwater variants.
AAA Grade Natural Baroque Pearls Temporary Hanks
High-grade AAA natural baroque pearls (irregular organic shapes) graded for luster and surface, strung in temporary hanks for bulk transport. Under HTS 7101.10.30.00 for graded natural pearls with convenience-only stranding, prior to jeweler processing. Baroque form adds unique value without altering classification.