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Cowrie Shells Whole Unworked from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

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Avoid drilled shells, reclassified as beads

Cowrie Shells Whole Unworked from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0508.00.00.00