Cultured Pearl Brooch from Germany
Baroque freshwater cultured pearl brooch with pin backing for clothing attachment. This item is an article of cultured pearls under HTS 7116.10.25.00, fitting the personal adornment definition in Chapter Note 9(a).
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
• Pin mechanism must be functional for jewelry status; provide treatment disclosure (bleaching common in cultured pearls); aggregate small brooches under one entry