Cultured Freshwater Pearls Baroque 10-11mm
Irregularly shaped baroque cultured freshwater pearls, worked by cleaning and light polishing, sized 10-11mm, sold loose in bulk for designers. Classified under HTS 7101.22.60.00 as other worked cultured pearls, not strung or set.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically drilled and temporarily strung
Drilled pearls temporarily strung for transport have a distinct statistical breakout.
If graded but unworked
Unworked graded pearls classify under precious stone headings, not worked pearls.
If assembled into imitation jewelry sets
Pearls in imitation jewelry without precious metals shift to heading 7117.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier provides lab reports distinguishing freshwater cultured from natural pearls to prevent misdeclaration
• Avoid packaging that suggests completed strands, as this could trigger reclassification to strung pearls
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'worked but unmounted' status and exclude any metal findings
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