Natural Freshwater Mussel Pearls
Baroque-shaped natural pearls from North American freshwater mussels, cleaned, tumbled, and graded for luster but sold loose without stringing. HTS 7101.10.60.00 covers these as other worked natural pearls not prepared for immediate jewelry assembly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If strung temporarily for shipping
Even temporary stringing for transport convenience separates it from loose 'other' natural pearls.
If unworked or in raw shell form
Unworked pearls still in the host mollusk shell or minimally processed classify under Chapter 5 as mussel products.
If sold as semi-mounted pearls
Pearls with temporary settings or mounts for jewelry preview fall under 7116 as semi-manufactured gold/silver jewelry articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of sustainable harvesting to comply with U.S
• Fish & Wildlife import rules for mussel species
• Label lots by grade (AAA to A) with photos; avoid any mounting to stay in pearl headings
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Natural South Sea White Pearls
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Natural Tahitian Black Pearls
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Natural Conch Pearls
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Graded Natural Akoya Pearls
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.
Natural Baroque Sea Pearls
Irregularly shaped natural pearls from ocean oysters, cleaned and graded for unique appeal but unstrung. HTS 7101.10.60.00 for other worked natural pearls fits perfectly.
Drilled Natural Oriental Pearls
Historic-style natural pearls from Persian Gulf oysters, pre-drilled for potential stringing but sold graded and loose. Classified as other natural pearls under HTS 7101.10.60.00.