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Graded Freshwater Cultured Pearls Temporarily Stranded from Germany

Freshwater cultured pearls, worked and sorted into grades based on uniformity and surface quality, temporarily strung in loose hanks for shipping convenience. Classified under HTS 7101.22.3000 due to their worked, graded status and non-permanent stranding designed only for transport protection. Ideal for wholesalers separating strands post-import.

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

• Include photos or samples showing temporary stranding (no knots/clasps) in entry docs to confirm transport purpose

• Specify pearl origin (freshwater) and grading scale in commercial invoice for accurate valuation and compliance