Freight Class & Shipping Codes

CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED

ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping cultured pearls, unworked.

When shipping cultured pearls, unworked via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.

Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Natural of Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof, Imitation Jewlry, Coin.

Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Jewels & Precious Metal on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.

When shipping jewels and precious metals internationally, be sure to check for import/export tariff/duty rates and restrictions.

HS: #710121

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for cultured pearls, unworked is #710121.

Schedule B: #7101210000

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED” is #7101210000 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XIV Natural of Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof, Imitation Jewlry, Coin
Chapter 71 Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious or Semiprecious Stones, Precious Metals, Metals Clad with Precious Metal, and Articles Thereof; Imitation Jewelry; Coin
Heading 01 Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport.
Sub-Heading 21 Unworked
Statistical Classification 0000 CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #710121), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.

HTS: #7101.21.00.00

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #7101.21.00.00
Category:Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for convenience of transport:
2nd Level:Unworked
3rd Level:(not applicable)
Description:Unworked
Unit of Quantity:g
General Rate of Duty:Free
Special Rate of Duty:
Column 2 Rate of Duty:10%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 7101.21.00.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #41310

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
4Consumer goods
41Durables, manufactured-except automotive
413Coins, gems, jewelry, and collectibles
41310Jewelry

The End Use code for Jewelry is #41310.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #66712

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
6MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL
66NONMETALLIC MINERAL MANUFACTURES, N.E.S.
667
6671
66712CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED

The SITC Classification for “CULTURED PEARLS, UNWORKED” is #66712.

NAICS: #114119

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
11Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
114Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
1141Fishing
11411Fishing
114119Other Marine Fishing

The coding NAICS #114119 indicates this is a product of the Other Marine Fishing industry.