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Abalone Shell Waste

Irregular shell pieces from abalone molluscs, unfit for food, used in inlays or crafts. HTS 0511.91.00.90 for other mollusc products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0508.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If cut into shapes

Sawn or shaped shells classify under 0508.

7116.20.05Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If set in jewelry

Mounted in precious metal settings uses Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Source documentation from sustainable fisheries

• Polish level determines if crude or worked

• Size sorting may imply working

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