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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for roughly sawn or block forms before final cutting
Less processed coral is classified under unworked animal carving materials.
If assembled into semi-manufactured jewelry components
Any setting or partial assembly moves it to Chapter 71 as pearls or semi-precious stone articles.
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
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