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Fossil Ammonite Specimen Set

Curated set of five Devonian period ammonite fossils from Morocco, arranged on a sedimentary matrix base with identification cards. Falls under HTS 9705.29.00.00 as paleontological collectors' pieces of scientific interest.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7103.10Higher: 23% vs 7.5%

If precious stones embedded

Fossils with semiprecious stones reclassified under Chapter 71 per exclusion notes.

6802.93.00Higher: 41.2% vs 7.5%

If unworked or crushed for industrial use

Raw mineral worked articles go to Chapter 68, not collectors' pieces.

9705Same rate: 7.5%

If archaeological components included

Predominance of historical artifacts shifts to 9705.00 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain export certificates from origin country to prove legal collection

• Include paleontological authentication to distinguish from decorative rocks

• Avoid bulk shipments; collections must show assembly for scientific display