Tahitian Cultured Pearls Drilled Half 9-10mm from Japan
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 — 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
• 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