Pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

HS v2017 Code: 710110

About pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

HS code 710110 covers the trade of natural pearls, which are highly valued gemstones formed within certain types of mollusks. The global pearl industry is an important part of the broader jewelry and luxury goods sector, with natural pearls being some of the most sought-after and expensive gems in the world. Pearls have been prized for centuries across many cultures, and continue to play a significant role in international trade and the global economy.

Production process

Natural pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a grain of sand, becomes lodged within the soft inner body of a mollusk. The mollusk then secretes layers of nacre, a crystalline substance, around the irritant to protect itself. Over time, this process results in the formation of a pearl. Pearls can be harvested from various types of mollusks, including oysters, mussels, and abalones, through careful extraction techniques that avoid damaging the host organism.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the natural pearl industry are the mollusks themselves, which must be carefully cultivated and maintained in suitable aquatic environments. Specialized equipment such as diving gear, dredging tools, and processing facilities are also necessary to harvest, clean, and grade the pearls. Additionally, skilled labor is required at various stages of the production process, from pearl farming to final sorting and packaging.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 710110 is natural pearls, which are then used as inputs for a wide range of jewelry, fashion, and luxury goods 711620 Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, 711711 Cuff-links and stufers, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, and 711790 Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, n.e.s.. Natural pearls may also be used in the production of other high-end products, such as decorative items and collectibles.

Revisions to 710110

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 710110. The most recent 1 version of this code (710110) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 710110 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/71'>71: Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7101'>7101: Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710110'>710110: Pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710121'>710121: Pearls; cultured, unworked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710122'>710122: Pearls; cultured, worked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]

    

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