Cowrie Shells Whole Unworked from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Cultural heritage declarations if from protected sites
• Sort by size for consistent tariffs
• Avoid drilled shells, reclassified as beads