Natural Abalone Pearls
Iridescent, ear-shaped natural pearls from abalone shellfish, surface-treated and sorted by color play but not strung or mounted. HTS 7101.10.60.00 applies to these other natural pearls in worked, graded form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If temporarily strung for transport
Temporary stringing qualifies for the transport-specific subheading over general 'other'.
If imitation versions with plastic core
Non-natural imitation pearls imitating abalone luster fall under imitation jewelry in 7117.
If unworked or in shell nacre form
Raw abalone shell or unextracted nacre classifies as made-up articles of shells under 9608.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from certified sustainable abalone fisheries to meet Lacey Act declarations
• Include spectrographic analysis for iridescence verification in documentation
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