Tahitian Cultured Pearls Drilled Half 9-10mm from Germany
Dark-colored half-drilled Tahitian cultured pearls (9-10mm), worked for earring posts, sold loose in gradated lots. Fits 'other' worked cultured pearls under HTS 7101.22.60.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label half-drilled pearls clearly to distinguish from fully drilled; customs scrutinizes partial mounting
• Provide farm origin certificates from French Polynesia for traceability
• Beware of nucleus exposure claims; ensure no synthetic core declarations needed