Pearls — HTS 7101
Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport
Chapter 71 › Heading 7101
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7101 groups natural and cultured pearls that are loose or only temporarily strung for transport. It can include pearls that have been cleaned, drilled, polished, or graded, but it generally does not cover pearls that are permanently strung into jewelry or mounted or set in another article. “Worked” describes permitted processing, while “graded” refers to sorting or classification by characteristics such as size, shape, color, or quality.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify whether the pearls are natural or cultured and then follow the applicable subheading distinctions, which may depend on the type or form of pearl and the product’s condition. Confirm whether any stringing is only temporary for shipping, and review the current HTSUS wording, section and chapter notes, and official classification guidance. If the facts are unclear—especially for unusual treatments, mixed shipments, or mounted goods—obtain a customs broker’s or other qualified classification professional’s advice.
What to check
- Confirm whether the pearls are natural or cultured using supplier records, laboratory documentation, or other reliable product evidence.
- Check whether the pearls are loose or temporarily strung only for transport; permanent stringing, mounting, or setting may move the goods to a different heading.
- Identify the pearl type, form, and any processing or treatment, then compare those facts with the exact 8-digit subheading descriptions.
- Keep product specifications, invoices, packing information, and grading or laboratory documents that support the classification.
- Verify the selected code against the current official HTSUS and seek professional review when the shipment contains mixed types or ambiguous processing.
HTS heading 7101 summary
Pearls is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7101.10 | Natural pearls |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7101?
Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.