Akoya Round Unworked Cultured Pearls from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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