Graded Natural Akoya Pearls from China
Round, high-luster natural pearls mimicking Akoya style from marine oysters, drilled for matching and graded but kept loose. These are 'other' under HTS 7101.10.60.00 as worked natural pearls not strung or set.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Lab reports distinguishing natural from prevalent cultured Akoya are mandatory
• Sort and declare by uniform size lots (e.g
• 7-8mm) for accurate valuation
• Use soft packaging to preserve surface; damage can affect grading claims