Coral Bead Bracelets from Germany
Strands of drilled and polished red coral beads (Corallium spp.) for bracelets. HTS 9601.90.80.00 for worked coral as animal carving material; CITES-regulated.
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 CITES export permits from source country; US requires re-export certs
• Dye testing needed—natural color only for 9601 classification
• Avoid sets with metal clasps exceeding minor constituent limits