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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut, polished, or drilled for jewelry use
Worked coral becomes a semi-precious stone article under Chapter 71 for natural pearls and precious materials.
If powdered and used as a base for art materials
Powdered coral prepared beyond simple form falls into made-up articles like pens or buttons in Chapter 96.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for red coral and obtain export permits from source countries like Italy or Japan
• Provide certificates of origin and sustainability to avoid delays; declare as unworked to prevent misclassification
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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.
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.