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0511.99.36.00 - Natural sponges of animal origin 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)3%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty15%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS code, 0511.99.36.00, specifically classifies natural sponges derived from animal sources. These are typically the skeletal remains of marine organisms, processed and cleaned for various uses. Their defining characteristic is their origin as a porous, fibrous structure produced by a living animal.

When classifying items within 0511.99, it's crucial to distinguish between different types of products. Unlike parings and waste of hides (0511.99.20.00) or materials primarily for animal feed (0511.99.30), natural sponges are valued for their physical structure rather than their nutritional or scrap content. Horsehair and its waste (0511.99.33.00) are distinct due to their fibrous nature derived from horses. This category for natural sponges of animal origin addresses a unique product type within the broader "other" subheadings of Chapter 5.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 0511.99.36.00 is definitive for natural sponges of animal origin, based on their biological provenance and characteristic porous structure, and is distinguished from other miscellaneous animal products not elsewhere specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0511.99.36.00?
HTS code 0511.99.36.00 covers Natural sponges of animal origin under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 05: Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.
›What products are classified under 0511.99.36.00?
This classification covers Natural sponges of animal origin. It is a subcategory of Other: (0511.99).
›What is the import duty rate for 0511.99.36.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0511.99.36.00 is 3%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 15%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0511.99.36.00?
Imports under HTS 0511.99.36.00 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 0511.99.36.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.
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