Cut Black Coral Discs
Thin discs cut from Antipathes black coral, polished on both sides but not drilled or set, ideal for earrings or inlays in jewelry designs. This worked form is specifically for jewelry fabrication. Under HTS 9601.90.40.00 as cut coral suitable for jewelry.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for non-jewelry carvings like decorative objects
Jewelry-unsuitable coral goes to the general other worked coral category.
If when drilled and strung as semi-finished necklaces
Drilling for stringing can classify as unfinished jewelry under Chapter 71.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Black coral often requires stricter CITES scrutiny; secure permits early and include species verification
• Document cutting processes to prove no setting has occurred
Related Products under HTS 9601.90.40.00
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Sawn rectangular coral links for chain jewelry, unset. HTS 9601.90.40.00.
Cut Precious Coral Chips
Small cut chips from precious coral for beaded jewelry accents, unset. HTS 9601.90.40.00.
Carved Coral Heart Cameos
Heart-shaped cameos carved from red coral, suitable for jewelry charms, unset. HTS 9601.90.40.00.
Engraved Coral Cameo Flower
A cameo carved from orange bamboo coral with intricate floral engraving, cut and detailed but unset for use in pendants or rings. It embodies traditional jewelry artistry in raw form. HTS 9601.90.40.00 applies to such jewelry-suitable cameos.
Sliced Precious Red Coral Slabs
Thin slabs sliced from high-grade precious red coral, cut to uniform thickness for further shaping into beads or cabochons in jewelry production, but not set. Suitable exclusively for jewelry. Classified in HTS 9601.90.40.00.
Drilled Coral Drop Shapes
Teardrop-shaped pieces of pink coral cut and drilled for suspension, unset for dangle earrings or drops in necklaces. Prepped for jewelry assembly. HTS 9601.90.40.00 for cut, unset coral.