Honeycomb Marine Sponges from China
Honeycomb-structured natural sponges harvested from Atlantic waters, known for their durability and absorbent properties when dried. HTS 0511.99.36.00 applies to these unworked animal products not elsewhere specified, excluding edible or textile materials per Chapter notes. Used primarily in their raw form for crafting or cleaning.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'natural animal sponges' to prevent confusion with vegetable or synthetic sponges during customs inspection
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from harvest to export to prove no prohibited workings like sorting or chemical treatment