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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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