7101.22.30.00 - Graded and temporarily strung for convenience of transport 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | g |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 10% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subcategory, 7101.22.30.00, specifically covers cultured pearls that have been worked (e.g., drilled, polished) and then temporarily strung together. This temporary stringing is solely for the purpose of facilitating their transport, acting as a convenient method for handling and shipping without them being permanently mounted or set. The pearls themselves must be cultured, meaning they are artificially produced under controlled conditions.
This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7101.22.60.00, which is designated for "Other" worked cultured pearls. The key differentiator is the temporary stringing for transport. While 7101.22.60.00 would encompass worked cultured pearls that are not temporarily strung, or perhaps are strung in a manner not solely for convenience of transport (e.g., for initial grading or display), 7101.22.30.00 is narrowly defined by this specific, transit-oriented preparation.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7101.22.30.00 hinges on meeting the criteria of being a worked cultured pearl that has been temporarily strung for ease of transportation. The focus is on the state of the goods at the time of import or export, emphasizing the practical aspect of transit preparedness.