Cultured Freshwater Pearls Baroque 10-11mm from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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