Sea Sponge Cosmetic Pad from China
Natural harvested sea sponge cut into pads for blending organic makeup products gently. Classified under HTS 9616.20.00.00 for cosmetic use, separate from Chapter 50 silk or Chapter 39 synthetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
14.3%
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
• CITES certification for certain sea sponges to comply with wildlife laws
• Cleaning process documentation prevents food-grade confusion
• Size standardization avoids 'unwrought' classification