Polished Mediterranean Coral Cabochons from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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