0511.99.36.00Natural sponges of animal origin
HTS Code 0511.99.36.00 covers any article best defined as Live Animals; Animal ProductsProducts of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or includedAnimal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption:Other:Other:Natural sponges of animal origin in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 0511.99.36.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 40.5%
- $4,050.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,097.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 0511.99.36.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 15%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China40.5%
- Mexico13%
- Canada63%
- Vietnam15.5%
- Germany10%
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US Import Duty on HTS 0511.99.36.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from China pay 40.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3% |
| 40.5% |
| Mexico | 3% |
| 13%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3% |
| 63%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3% |
| 15.5% |
| Germany | 3% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 3% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 3% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 3% |
| 10% |
| India | 3% |
| 13% |
| Ireland | 3% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 3% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 3% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| 15.5% |
| Malaysia | 3% |
| 13% |
| United Kingdom | 3% |
| 13% |
| France | 3% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 3% |
| 13% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| 40.5% |
| Bangladesh | 3% |
| 13% |
| Cambodia | 3% |
| 13% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from China pay 40.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Mexico pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Canada pay 63% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Vietnam pay 15.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from India pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Thailand pay 15.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Malaysia pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from United Kingdom pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Indonesia pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Brazil pay 40.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Bangladesh pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Cambodia pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 0511.99.36.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $344K of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00), down 53% on 2024, mostly from Bahamas (94%), Greece (4%) and France (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $323K | 94% | 47% | 15.5%12.5% with CBERA |
| Greece | $15K | 4% | 12% | 10% |
| France | $3K | 1% | 97% | 10% |
| Russia | $3K | 1% | New | 27.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 0511.99.36.00 cover?
HTS code 0511.99.36.00 covers natural sponges of animal origin, classified under Chapter 5 (Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0511.99.36.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 0511.99.36.00 is 3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from China pay 40.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Vietnam pay 15.5% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of natural sponges of animal origin (HTS 0511.99.36.00) from Mexico pay 13% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 0511.99.36.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $344K of natural sponges of animal origin under HTS 0511.99.36.00, mostly from Bahamas (94%), Greece (4%) and France (1%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 0511.99.36.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 0511.99.36.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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