Graded South Sea Cultured Pearls Temporary Transport Strands from Japan
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 — 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
• 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