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

HS v2022 Code: 710121

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

HS code 710121 covers the trade of cultured pearls in their unworked state. Cultured pearls are a valuable commodity in the global jewelry and luxury goods markets, with significant economic importance. This code encompasses pearls that have been harvested from oysters or other mollusks, but have not undergone any further processing or manufacturing. The trade of these unworked pearls is a crucial step in the broader pearl industry supply chain.

Production process

Cultured pearls are produced through a carefully controlled process of pearl cultivation. Oysters or other mollusks are seeded with a small bead or piece of mantle tissue, which then stimulates the formation of a pearl. The mollusks are then harvested after a period of time, typically ranging from 6 months to several years, depending on the desired size and quality of the pearls. The pearls are then sorted, graded, and prepared for sale in their unworked state, as described by HS code 710121.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cultured pearl industry include the mollusks used for pearl cultivation, as well as the specialized equipment and facilities required for the seeding and harvesting processes. Skilled labor, particularly divers and pearl farmers, are also a critical input. Additionally, the industry relies on access to suitable bodies of water, such as coastal areas or inland lakes, that provide the necessary environmental conditions for successful pearl cultivation.

Production outputs

Cultured pearls produced under HS code 710121 are a key input for the 710110 Pearls, natural, whether or not worked or graded, but not strung, mounted or set and 710122 Pearls, cultured, worked, whether or not graded, but not strung, mounted or set codes, which cover the trade of natural and worked cultured pearls, respectively. These pearls are then used in the manufacture of a wide range of jewelry, luxury goods, and other products.

Revisions to 710121

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 710121. The most recent 1 version of this code (710121) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 710121.

Family tree for pearls; cultured, unworked, 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/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/v2022/710121'>710121: Pearls; cultured, unworked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> 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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