Tahitian Black Unworked Cultured Pearls from China
Dark-colored unworked cultured pearls from French Polynesia's Pinctada margaritifera, in baroque or round raw forms without drilling or refinement. HTS 7101.21.00.00 applies to these unprocessed pearls destined for designer jewelry fabrication.
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
• Declare color origin (black lip oyster) accurately to match GRI rules and avoid undervaluation claims
• Use breathable mesh bags for bulk import to prevent damage that could be seen as pre-working
• Consult CBP rulings on 'unworked' status if any basic cleaning was applied post-harvest