Cut Black Coral Discs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Black coral often requires stricter CITES scrutiny; secure permits early and include species verification
• Document cutting processes to prove no setting has occurred