Natural South Sea White Pearls
Large, lustrous natural pearls harvested from Pinctada maxima oysters in South Sea waters, graded by size and quality but left unstrung and unset. These fall under HTS 7101.10.60.00 as 'other' natural pearls that are worked or graded yet not strung, mounted, or set for jewelry use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If temporarily strung for transport
Pearls temporarily strung solely for transport convenience fall under the specific subheading, separate from loose 'other' pearls.
If identified as cultured pearls
Cultured pearls, even if worked or graded but not strung, shift to heading 7101.2 subheadings due to production method distinction from natural pearls.
If mounted or set into jewelry
Once mounted or set, pearls become articles of jewelry under heading 7116, no longer classified as raw or graded pearls.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if pearls originate from protected species; verify natural origin with lab certification to distinguish from cultured
• Document grading reports and harvest provenance; declare exact weight and size distribution to match 'other' subheading
• Avoid temporary stringing beyond transport convenience, as it risks reclassification to 7101.10.40
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Natural Tahitian Black Pearls
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Natural Conch Pearls
Rare, pink to orange non-nacreous pearls from queen conch mollusks, polished and graded by size but unstrung and unset. These fit HTS 7101.10.60.00 as other natural pearls, worked for quality assessment without jewelry preparation.
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.
Natural Melo Melo Pearl
Non-nacreous, flame-patterned natural pearls from Melo sea snails, polished and appraised individually but unset. HTS 7101.10.60.00 as other natural pearls.