Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings from Germany
Pair of 7mm round freshwater cultured pearl studs mounted on 14k gold posts. This jewelry item is classified in HTS 7116.10.25.00 because it consists principally of cultured pearls with incidental precious metal settings as allowed by Chapter Note 10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification verifying cultured origin; ensure posts meet purity standards if claiming metal value reduction; watch for reclassification if pearls under 50% by weight