Unworked Red Coral Branches from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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