Natural South Sea White Pearls from China
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.
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
• 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