Sea Silk Sponges (Loose Raw) from Germany
Fine-textured sea silk sponges collected from coastal waters, minimally cleaned and dried without fiber extraction. These qualify under HTS 0511.99.36.00 as other animal products NESOI, specifically natural sponges, distinct from horsehair or edible guts per Chapter exclusions. Supplied loose for industrial or artisanal use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for purity to avoid contamination claims leading to quarantine
• Declare exact drying methods in invoices to confirm no 'working' that would invoke Chapter note on sorting or preparation