Keshi Unworked Cultured Pearls from Germany
Small, irregular unworked keshi (seed) cultured pearls formed as byproducts without nucleus insertion, in natural rough state. Classified as unworked under HTS 7101.21.00.00 despite tiny size.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify byproduct status to justify lower valuation
• Prevent tumbling during shipping