Polished Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Tiles from Mexico
Thin, polished tiles cut from mother-of-pearl shells for decorative inlays in furniture or boxes. Falls under HTS 9601.90.80.00 as worked articles of animal carving material (mother-of-pearl).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require shell harvest permits; ensure sustainable sourcing documentation
• Test for authenticity to prevent reclassification as synthetic under Chapter 39
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics Chapter 68 stone articles