Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof
Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 0508.00.00.00
Cowrie Shells Whole Unworked
Whole cowrie shells (Cypraea spp.) simply cleaned, unworked and not cut. HTS 0508.00.00.00 covers these mollusc shells for currency replicas, crafts, or jewelry blanks.
Lobster Shell Waste
Unworked waste shells from lobsters (Homarus spp.), simply prepared by cleaning. HTS 0508.00.00.00 for crustacean shell waste used in biotech or bait.
Sea Urchin Shells Unworked
Whole shells from sea urchins (Echinoidea), simply prepared without cutting. Under HTS 0508.00.00.00 as echinoderm shells for decorative or research use.
Shrimp Shell Waste Powder
Powdered waste from shrimp (Penaeus spp.) shells, simply ground without chemical treatment or shaping. Classified in HTS 0508.00.00.00 as waste of crustacean shells, often used in chitin extraction or fertilizer.
Cuttlebone Unworked
Natural cuttlebone from cuttlefish (Sepia spp.), simply dried and unworked, not powdered or shaped. Under HTS 0508.00.00.00 as unworked cuttlebone for bird cages or calcium supplements.
Unworked Red Coral Branches
Natural branches of red coral (Corallium rubrum) harvested from deep-sea environments, unworked or simply cleaned but not cut, polished, or carved. This falls under HTS 0508.00.00.00 as coral that is unworked or simply prepared, intended for further processing into jewelry or decorative items.
Black Coral Fragments Simply Prepared
Fragments of black coral (Antipathes spp.) that have been minimally cleaned and dried, without cutting to shape or further working. Classified under HTS 0508.00.00.00 for unworked or simply prepared coral materials used in crafting or aquariums.
Oyster Shells Unworked
Whole oyster shells (Crassostrea spp.) collected from shellfish farms, unworked or simply washed, not cut to shape. Under HTS 0508.00.00.00 as unworked shells of molluscs, commonly used for crafting, aquariums, or lime production.
Abalone Shells Simply Prepared
Mother-of-pearl abalone shells (Haliotis spp.) gently cleaned and dried, unworked and not cut to shape. Fits HTS 0508.00.00.00 for mollusc shells used in inlay work or decorative crafts.
Clam Shell Powder
Simply ground powder from clam shells (Mercenaria spp.), unworked beyond basic crushing. Falls under HTS 0508.00.00.00 as powder of mollusc shells for soil amendment or cosmetics.