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

HS v2017 Code: 710122

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

HS code 710122 covers cultured pearls that have been worked, whether or not graded, but not strung, mounted, or set. These pearls are temporarily strung for the convenience of transport. The cultured pearl industry is a significant part of the global jewelry and luxury goods market, with pearls being highly valued for their unique beauty and rarity. Cultured pearls are an important export commodity for many countries, contributing to international trade and economic development.

Production process

Cultured pearls are produced by carefully implanting a small bead or piece of mantle tissue into an oyster or other mollusk. The mollusk then coats this nucleus with layers of nacre, the same material that forms the natural pearl. This process can take several years, depending on the type of pearl being produced. Once the pearl has reached the desired size and quality, it is harvested, sorted, and processed for sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cultured pearl industry include the mollusks used to produce the pearls, such as oysters and mussels, as well as the equipment and facilities needed for the pearl cultivation process. This includes specialized hatcheries, grow-out sites, and processing facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including divers, technicians, and pearl graders.

Production outputs

The primary output of the cultured pearl industry is, of course, the pearls themselves. These pearls are then used in a wide range of jewelry and luxury goods, such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. The pearls produced under HS code 710122 may be further processed and used in the production of 711620 Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, 711711 Cuff-links and stucs, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, and 711719 Imitation jewelry, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.

Revisions to 710122

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 710122. The most recent 1 version of this code (710122) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 710122 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for pearls; cultured, worked, whether or not 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/v2017/710122'>710122: Pearls; cultured, worked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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>"]

    

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