7101.21.00.00/Akoya Round Unworked Cultured Pearls/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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