Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
5 declarable lines
Heading 7101 covers natural and cultured pearls, whether or not worked or graded, but not strung, mounted or set. It also covers pearls temporarily strung for convenience of transport. The lines split first by natural versus cultured, then by worked status, and then by graded and temporarily strung versus other.
Products in this heading
- Loose natural pearls for jewelry making
- Loose unworked cultured pearls
- Worked cultured pearls not mounted or set
- Graded natural pearls temporarily strung for transport
- Graded worked cultured pearls temporarily strung for transport
- Loose pearls sold by lot or drill hole for setting
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the pearl is natural or cultured
- Decide whether the pearl is unworked or worked
- Decide whether the pearl is graded and temporarily strung for transport or is other
- Confirm the pearl is not strung, mounted or set as a finished article
Often confused with
- Heading 7117Imitation pearl necklace
Imitation jewelry is classified in heading 7117.
- Heading 7116Finished pearl necklace or pearl brooch
Articles of natural or cultured pearls are classified in heading 7116.
- Heading 7102Loose diamond
Diamonds are classified in heading 7102, not with pearls.
- Heading 7103Loose colored gemstone
Precious and semiprecious stones other than diamonds are in heading 7103.
- Heading 7104Loose synthetic gemstone
Synthetic or reconstructed stones are in heading 7104.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unworked cultured pearls?
Unworked cultured pearls are classified under 7101.21.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on natural pearls?
Natural pearls that are not graded and temporarily strung for transport are classified under 7101.10.60.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. The graded and temporarily strung line is 7101.10.30.00, also Free.
How do I classify worked cultured pearls that are graded and temporarily strung for transport?
Worked cultured pearls that are graded and temporarily strung for transport are classified under 7101.22.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.