7101.10.30.00 - Graded and temporarily strung for convenience of transport

This HTS category, 7101.10.30.00, specifically covers natural pearls that have been graded for size, shape, or quality, and then temporarily strung together. The temporary stringing is solely for the purpose of making them easier to transport, not for permanent mounting or setting. This implies that the pearls are not yet part of a finished piece of jewelry and the stringing is easily removable.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7101.10.60.00, which encompasses "Other" natural pearls. While both fall under the broader heading of natural pearls, 7101.10.30.00 is reserved for those that have undergone the specific processes of grading and temporary stringing for transport. Any natural pearls not meeting these criteria, such as loose, ungraded pearls or those already permanently strung or set, would fall under the "Other" designation.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories within 7101.10.30.00. Therefore, the focus is on clearly defining the scope of this specific classification based on the described grading and temporary stringing for transport. Importers and exporters should ensure that the pearls meet these specific conditions to correctly classify them under this heading.