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U.S. imports of natural pearls, not mounted or set (HS 710110) totaled $474K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Natural Pearls, Not Mounted or Set paid $31K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.7% on $474K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Pearls, Not Mounted or Set imports of $474K in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $387K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHarvested from wild mollusks rather than cultivated, natural pearls are among the rarest and highest-value gemstone commodities in international trade, and the US schedule separates them into graded-and-temporarily-strung (7101103000) and all-other (7101106000) forms alongside a general line (7101100000). Qatar is the leading supplier to the US market — a reflection of the historic Persian Gulf pearl fishery — with Germany and Japan also significant sources, the latter likely acting as a re-export hub for pearls traded through established gem markets. Importers dealing in natural pearls should be aware that documentation distinguishing natural from cultured pearls (which classify elsewhere) is essential and may require gemological certification.
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CBP may require a gemological laboratory certificate — from a recognized institution such as GIA or a comparable body — confirming that the pearls are of natural rather than cultured origin. The distinction matters because cultured pearls classify under a different HTS heading (7101210000 or 7101220000), and the duty treatment differs. Importers should obtain origin and authenticity documentation from the seller before shipment.
Graded and temporarily strung pearls (7101103000) represent a specific commercial presentation — pearls sorted by size, shape, or quality and loosely strung for trade purposes — that is common in the wholesale gem trade. This distinction affects classification but not the fundamental admissibility requirements; both forms enter as unmounted gemstones and are subject to the same valuation and documentation standards.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7101106000 | NATURAL PEARLS, NESOI | $474K | 6.65% | $31K |
| 7101103000 | NATURAL PEARLS GRADED AND TEMPORARILY STRUNG | $0 | -- | -- |
NATURAL PEARLS, NESOI
NATURAL PEARLS GRADED AND TEMPORARILY STRUNG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7101100000 | NATURAL PEARLS, NOT MOUNTED OR SET, INCL TMP STRNG | $1.4M |
NATURAL PEARLS, NOT MOUNTED OR SET, INCL TMP STRNG
740 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| New York | $467K | $252K | -$215K |
| Florida | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $467K | $571K | +$104K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $835K | +$835K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $22K | +$22K |