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Dried Coral Fragments

Non-living coral skeletons from aquatic invertebrates, unfit for consumption, for jewelry or aquariums. Under HTS 0511.91.00.90 as other products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9601Lower: 16.2% vs 37.5%

If worked into ornamental objects

Fashioned into carvings or jewelry moves to Chapter 96.

2522.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If quicklime processed

Calcined coral for lime in Chapter 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CITES Appendix II permit mandatory for most coral species

• Prove dead coral, not live, via certification

• Retail vs bulk affects packaging duties