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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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