U.S. imports of Cultured Pearls, Unworked (HS 710121) totaled $149K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Cultured Pearls, Unworked paid $24K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cultured Pearls, Unworked imports of $149K in August 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $342K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 7101
Subheading 710121 · $149K of $2.1M
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$149KYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.0M of Cultured Pearls, Unworked and exported $8.7M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7101210000 | Cultured Pearls, Unworked | $149K | 16.36% | 89.65% | $24K |
Imports · August 2026
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China and Japan together supply 90% of it. China pays 19.5% duty; French Polynesia 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
10.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.36% of imports for consumption.