Dried Vegetable Sponges (Luffa)
Dried fruit fiber from luffa gourds (Luffa cylindrica), used as natural bath sponges. Under HTS 1404.90.90 as raw vegetable products before basketry processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plaited or woven into articles
Vegetable materials plaited for mats/sponges go to Chapter 46.
If for medicinal or technical use
Other algae/vegetables/fungi for pharma/tech in 1212.
If processed into brushware filling
Vegetable materials for brushes classify in Chapter 67.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Fumigation certificates for organic matter imports
• Cleanliness declaration to avoid hygiene violations
• Size grading documentation for uniform classification
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