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U.S. imports of cultured pearls, unworked (HS 710121) totaled $445K in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Cultured Pearls, Unworked paid $49K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $445K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cultured Pearls, Unworked imports of $445K in April 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $319K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnworked cultured pearls — freshwater, akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian varieties — enter the US under a single 10-digit line (7101210000) and are classified by their unprocessed state, meaning no drilling, bleaching, or polishing has been applied. China dominates supply by volume, primarily freshwater pearls, while Japan and French Polynesia contribute higher-value akoya and Tahitian pearls respectively. Importers should note that country-of-origin documentation is critical because pearl farming and processing often occur in different jurisdictions, complicating origin declarations. Grading standards and nacre thickness specifications are not defined in the tariff schedule but are commercially decisive for downstream jewelry manufacturers.
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An unworked cultured pearl is one that has not been drilled, cut, shaped, bleached, or otherwise processed beyond removal from the mollusk. Any drilling, polishing, or grading-and-stringing operation shifts classification to the worked subheadings under 710122.
For unworked pearls, origin generally follows the country where the mollusk was farmed and the pearl harvested. Because China, Japan, and French Polynesia each have distinct farming operations, importers should obtain harvest certificates from the exporter to support origin declarations at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $166K | $46K | -$120K |
| FRENCH POLYNESIA | $128K | -- | -$128K |
| THAILAND | $65K | $3K | -$62K |
| CHINA | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| AUSTRALIA | $20K | -- | -$20K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7101210000 | CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED | $445K | 11.06% | $49K |
CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7101210000 | CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED | $73K |
CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED
343 gm
GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710812
SILVER, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710691
JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL
HS 711319
OTH PREC METL ARTCLS OR ARTCLS CLAD W PM, NESOI
HS 711590
RHODIUM, UNWROUGHT OR IN POWDER FORM
HS 711031
DIAMONDS, NONINDUSTRIAL, WORKED
HS 710239
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | $124K | -- | -$124K |
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $110K | -- | -$110K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $80K | -- | -$80K |