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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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