Akoya Round Unworked Cultured Pearls from Canada
Unworked Akoya cultured pearls from Japanese Pinctada fucata oysters, featuring near-round shapes in their raw, unpolished form with high luster potential. These qualify for HTS 7101.21.00.00 as they undergo no working processes like tumbling or hole-making.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include lab reports confirming cultured status via X-ray to differentiate from rare natural pearls during inspection
• Separate sizes loosely if needed for inventory, but avoid permanent sorting that implies grading
• Budget for potential re-export if pearls fail authenticity tests, as misdeclaration penalties are steep