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9616.20.00.00/Sea Sponge Cosmetic Pad/Japan

Sea Sponge Cosmetic Pad from Japan

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 — 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

• CITES certification for certain sea sponges to comply with wildlife laws

• Cleaning process documentation prevents food-grade confusion

• Size standardization avoids 'unwrought' classification

Sea Sponge Cosmetic Pad from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9616.20.00.00