Matched Baroque Cultured Pearls Graded and Stranded for Shipping from Mexico
Unique baroque-shaped cultured pearls, carefully matched and graded for consistency, temporarily strung for transport convenience without permanent mounting. Under HTS 7101.22.3000 for worked, graded cultured pearls where stranding facilitates logistics only. Popular for artistic, non-round jewelry applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document matching process in grading reports to justify premium valuation without fraud flags
• Ensure strand tension is loose for easy unstringing, preventing 'finished good' reclassification