AAA Grade Natural Baroque Pearls Temporary Hanks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Detail baroque grading (e.g
• 'AAA 12-15mm irregular') precisely, as shape impacts value declaration
• Use knotless temporary stranding to showcase individual pearls during customs inspection
• Cross-check against GIA standards for grading claims to avoid duty adjustment audits