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Oyster Shell Waste from Germany

Crushed waste shells from molluscs like oysters, unfit for food, used in lime production or abrasives. Fits HTS 0511.91.00.90 as other mollusc products.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Invoice as 'shell waste unfit for consumption' to distinguish from food shells

• Test for pollutants from polluted waters

• Bulk shipping preferred over retail packs