Heading 0508

HTS code 0508 — Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

Chapter
05 — Other animal products
Tariff lines
1
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 0508

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
0508.00.0000Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereofFreekg

Documents required to import under 0508

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • USDA Import PermitRequired

    Must be obtained before shipment arrives

  • Veterinary Health CertificateRequired

    Issued by official vet in country of origin

  • APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional

    Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments

  • FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

    Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

    Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

  • FDA Prior NoticeRequired

    Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

  • Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

    Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What is HTS code 0508?
HTS heading 0508 covers coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof. It sits in Chapter 05 (other animal products) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 1 tariff line.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0508?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0508 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 05