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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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