HS Code 050800
Coral and similar materials
Official description: 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
Also searched as: coral, seashells, cuttlebone, mother of pearl, shell powder
Classification
How 050800 breaks down
Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified
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
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
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 050800?
Buyers sourcing coral and similar materials from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 050800 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 050800
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 050800 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Questions
HS code 050800: common questions
What is HS code 050800?
HS code 050800 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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". The first two digits (05) are the chapter — Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified — and digits 3-4 (0508) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 050800?
Common products classified under 050800 include coral, seashells, cuttlebone, mother of pearl, shell powder and similar items matching coral and similar materials. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 050800?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 050800 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (050800) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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