Sea Sponge Cosmetic Pad from Germany
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 — 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
• CITES certification for certain sea sponges to comply with wildlife laws
• Cleaning process documentation prevents food-grade confusion
• Size standardization avoids 'unwrought' classification