Polished Mediterranean Coral Cabochons

Smoothly polished oval cabochons cut from Mediterranean red coral, suitable for inlaying into rings or earrings but supplied unset. The cutting and polishing prepare them for jewelry applications without any assembly. HTS 9601.90.40.00 covers such cut coral for jewelry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+17.5%19.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9601.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.6%

If for roughly sawn or block forms before final cutting

Less processed coral is classified under unworked animal carving materials.

7116.10.25.00Higher: 23% vs 19.6%

If assembled into semi-manufactured jewelry components

Any setting or partial assembly moves it to Chapter 71 as pearls or semi-precious stone articles.

0508.00.00.00Higher: 25% vs 19.6%

If bulk imports of coral not cut for jewelry

Unc ut or raw coral is treated as marine products under Chapter 5.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use USFWS pre-clearance for CITES species; attach lab reports on coral authenticity and treatment

Label shipments clearly as 'cut but not set' to differentiate from finished goods