HS Code 7101
Natural and Cultured Pearls
HS code 7101 covers natural and cultured pearls, whether worked or graded, provided they are not yet permanently mounted, set, or strung into finished jewellery
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HS Code 7101 — Natural and Cultured Pearls
This code covers natural and cultured pearls in their raw or semi-processed state. It includes pearls that are loose, graded, or temporarily strung for ease of shipping, provided they have not yet been permanently set in jewellery.
What's included
- Akoya pearls
- South Sea pearls
- Raw natural pearls
- Temporarily strung pearls
What's excluded
- Imitation pearls → use
701810(Plastic or glass-based imitation pearls are classified as imitation jewellery materials.)
Common examples
- Loose freshwater pearls
- Graded Tahitian pearls
- Raw natural oyster pearls
- Strung pearls for transport only
Frequently asked questions
Are pearls in necklaces covered here?
Only if they are temporarily strung for transport; finished necklaces are classified as jewellery under heading 7116.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Certificates of origin and authenticity from gemological labs are highly recommended.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Japan, Australia, French Polynesia
- Top importers: Hong Kong, China, USA
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Key takeaway
Covers genuine pearls only; temporary stringing does not make them finished jewellery.
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