Graded South Sea Cultured Pearls Temporary Transport Strands from China
Premium South Sea cultured pearls, graded for their large size and golden/white hues, temporarily strung on nylon thread for transport without permanent fixtures. Fits HTS 7101.22.3000 precisely as worked, graded cultured pearls with stranding limited to shipping convenience. Post-import, strands are disassembled for custom jewelry production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prove stranding unchanged during transit, aiding CBP verification
• Report average grade metrics (e.g
• 10-12mm, AA quality) accurately; undervaluation risks penalties
• Partner with certified appraisers for grading validation to preempt disputes on pearl quality claims