HS Code 140490
Miscellaneous Vegetable Products N.E.C.
HS code 140490 covers assorted vegetable products not elsewhere specified, including natural loofahs, tagua nuts, and raw materials for dyeing or tanning.
HS Code 140490 — Miscellaneous Vegetable Products N.E.C.
This is a residual category for vegetable products that don't fit into other classifications. It includes items like raw vegetable materials used for dyeing or tanning, loofahs, ivory nuts (tagua), and certain types of seeds and husks for stuffing.
What's included
- Natural loofahs
- Tagua nuts (vegetable ivory)
- Kapok
- Teasels
- Soapnuts
What's excluded
- Animal fodder → use
121490(Classified specifically as animal feeding stuffs.) - Synthetic sponges → use
392490(Classified as plastic household articles.)
Common examples
- Dried loofah sponges
- Raw tagua nuts
- Kapok stuffing fibre
- Soapnuts for laundry
Frequently asked questions
What code handles natural sponges?
If they are vegetable (loofah), they go here in 1404.90. If they are animal-based sea sponges, they go in 0511.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Check for CITES restrictions if the product involves endangered plant species (uncommon for these specific items).
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, India, Ecuador
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
The final 'other' category for unprocessed vegetable industrial and household raw materials.
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