South Sea Unworked Cultured Pearls from Japan
Large, unworked cultured pearls from Pinctada maxima oysters in Australian or Indonesian waters, retaining natural baroque shapes and unpolished surfaces. Classified under HTS 7101.21.00.00 due to their unprocessed state, suitable for further working into high-end jewelry.
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
• Provide farm origin documentation and nacre thickness measurements to support valuation and quality claims during customs appraisal
• Use loose packing in sawdust for transport to maintain 'temporarily strung for convenience' allowance without reclassification
• Watch for CITES restrictions if pearls involve protected species, though most cultured pearls are exempt