Loofah Bath Sponge from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.5%
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
• 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