Loofah Bath Sponge from Germany
A natural exfoliating sponge harvested from dried loofah gourds, minimally processed into pad shape. Specifically included under HTS 4602.90.00.00 as articles of loofah, distinct from synthetic sponges.
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
• Obtain fumigation certificates for loofah to clear agricultural inspections
• Avoid dyeing or chemical treatments that could reclassify as finished textile under Chapter 63
• Label explicitly as 'natural loofah' to leverage specific chapter provision