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U.S. exports of natural pearls, not mounted or set (HS 710110) totaled $59K in July 2026.
Natural Pearls, Not Mounted or Set imports of $19K in July 2026 ran 92% below the year-to-date monthly average of $252K.
Last updated: July 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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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 7101
Subheading 710110 · $19K of $1.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7101106000 | Natural Pearls, NESOI | $11K | 14.38% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 7101103000 | Natural Pearls Graded and Temporarily Strung | $9K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $862 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7101100000 | Natural Pearls, Not Mounted or Set, Incl Tmp Strng | $59K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$19KYoY · Pro
Exports
$59KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Japan and Korea, South together take 89% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 12.43%.