Freshwater Cultured Pearl Blanks from China
Unworked freshwater cultured pearls harvested directly from mussels, featuring irregular shapes and natural luster without any polishing, drilling, or grading. These pearls fall under HTS 7101.21.00.00 as they are unprocessed beyond basic harvesting and cleaning, not strung, mounted, or set for jewelry use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 certificates of authenticity from reputable pearl farms to verify cultured origin and prevent disputes over natural vs. cultured status
• Declare exact weight and quantity precisely, as unworked pearls are assessed by total mass including any temporary transport strings
• Avoid common pitfalls like grading or sorting prior to import, which could shift classification to worked pearls under 7101.22