HS Code 7101Pearls; 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
3 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 18 in Chapter 71 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7101 is the customs heading for loose pearls, natural or cultured, before they become jewellery. Here you can see how to choose between its three codes and where pearls go once they are strung or set.
Heading 7101 opens Chapter 71: it is the first of the chapter’s 18 headings, and goods answering to “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” divide across 3 six-digit codes, 710110 to 710122. The heading is number 1 of 18 in Chapter 71, Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, which runs to 55 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7101
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 710110 | Pearls; natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport |
| 710121 | Pearls; cultured, unworked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport |
| 710122 | Pearls; cultured, worked, whether or not graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport |
What does HS code 7101 cover?
Heading 7101 is for loose pearls. A natural pearl forms in the wild with no help from people. A cultured pearl starts on a farm, where people prompt the pearl to grow. Both kinds belong here.
Pearls that have been worked or graded also belong here. The key rule is in the wording: they must not be strung, mounted or set. Once a pearl is part of a finished piece, it leaves this heading.
You may see the heading called pearls HS code, HSN code 7101, ITC-HS 7101 or HTS code 7101. These are different names used in different places for the same pearl heading.
Pearl codes at a glance
Three six-digit codes sit under this heading. Each has a short plain label below.
Natural pearls get one code, whether they are worked or not. Cultured pearls get two codes, split by whether the pearl was worked.
- 710110: natural pearls
- 710121: cultured pearls, unworked
- 710122: cultured pearls, worked
How are pearls classified under HSN? Pick the right code
Use two simple questions to choose a code. Answer them in this order.
A short string is allowed. The wording says pearls may be temporarily strung for the convenience of transport. That string only helps move the pearls. It does not turn them into a necklace. If the pearls are strung to be worn or sold as a finished piece, they are no longer loose pearls.
- Step 1: Is the pearl natural? Use 710110.
- Step 2: Is it cultured and unworked? Use 710121.
- Step 3: Is it cultured and worked? Use 710122.
HS code for pearl jewellery vs loose pearls
Loose pearls stay in 7101. Pearls that are strung, mounted or set are classed somewhere else. The nearest homes for them are the headings below.
Other gems are not pearls, so they do not belong here. Diamonds, other stones and synthetic stones have their own headings in the same chapter. A classification tool can help when a product sits between two headings.
- Articles made of pearls: see heading 7116.
- Jewellery made of precious metal or clad metal: see heading 7113.
- Imitation jewellery: see heading 7117.
- Diamonds: heading 7102. Other precious and semi-precious stones: 7103. Synthetic stones: 7104.
Pearl import and export data under HS 7101
Customs records show who moves pearls across borders. You can use them to find pearl buyers and pearl suppliers under this heading and its three codes.
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Related
- Chapter 71: pearls, precious stones and metals
- HS 7116 articles of pearls
- HS 7113 jewellery of precious metal
- HS 7117 imitation jewellery
- HS 7102 diamonds
- HS 7103 precious and semi-precious stones
- HS 7104 synthetic stones
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Nearby headings in Chapter 71
- 7102Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set5 codes
- 7103Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not…3 codes
- 7104Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not…5 codes
- 7105Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone2 codes
- 7106Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in…3 codes
- 7107Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured1 code
- 7108Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured…4 codes
- 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than…1 code
- 7110Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form8 codes
- 7111Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than…1 code
- 7112Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other…4 codes
- 7113Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with…3 codes
Who ships under 7101?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XIV: Pearls, Precious Stones and Metals; Jewellery, chapters 71–71.
HS Code 7101: common questions
What is the HS code for pearls?
Loose pearls, natural or cultured, are classed under heading 7101. The pearls may be worked or graded, but they must not be strung, mounted or set.
What is the HS code for cultured pearls?
Cultured pearls use 710121 when unworked and 710122 when worked. Both sit under heading 7101.
What is the HS code for natural pearls?
Natural pearls use 710110. That code covers them whether or not they are worked or graded.
Under which chapter does HS code 7101 fall?
It falls in Chapter 71, which covers pearls, stones, precious metals and articles made from them.
What is the difference between 710121 and 710122?
Both are cultured pearls. The only split is whether the pearl has been worked.
Are strung or set pearls classified under 7101?
No. Only loose pearls fit here, apart from a temporary string used for transport. Finished pieces move to other headings, as the section on jewellery above explains.
Where can I find import and export data for this heading?
Use the import data and export data pages, then look up pearls by code. The data section above explains what the records contain.
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