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

HS v2022 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 jewelry and luxury goods sectors, with natural pearls being some of the most sought-after and expensive gems in the world. Pearls have been prized for centuries, and their production and trade play a significant role in the economies of many coastal and island nations.

Production process

Natural pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a grain of sand, becomes lodged within the soft tissue of a mollusk. The mollusk then secretes layers of nacre, a crystalline substance, around the irritant, creating the pearl. Pearls can form naturally within the wild, or they can be cultivated through the introduction of a nucleus into a mollusk. Cultured pearls make up the majority of the global pearl supply, as wild pearl harvesting is highly regulated to protect natural resources.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the pearl industry are the mollusks themselves, which are typically farmed in coastal waters. Specialized equipment is also required, such as pearl seeding tools and underwater harvesting gear. Skilled labor is essential, as the process of cultivating and harvesting pearls requires significant expertise. Other inputs include the chemicals and materials used to clean, grade, and prepare pearls for sale.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 710110 is natural pearls, which are then used as inputs for the jewelry 711620 Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal and luxury goods industries. Pearls may also be used in the production of 710590 (Other articles of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)), such as decorative items and accessories.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 710110.

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/v2022/71'>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/v2022/7101'>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/v2022/710110'>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/v2022/710121'>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/v2022/710122'>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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