HS Code for Loofah products
Loofah products are classified under HS code 4602.19. This classification falls within Chapter 46, which covers manufactures of straw, esparto, or other plaiting materials, and basketware. Loofah is derived from the fibrous interior of the Luffa aegyptiaca fruit, which is considered a vegetable material. Heading 4602 specifically addresses articles made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 4601. Since loofah is a vegetable material that is not bamboo or rattan, it is categorized under the "other" sub-heading 4602.19. This classification applies to loofah that has been processed into finished articles such as bath sponges, scrubbers, or household cleaning pads. The classification is based on the material composition and the level of manufacture, distinguishing finished household articles from raw botanical specimens. Even if the loofah is cut into specific shapes or attached to a textile handle, it remains classified here as an article of vegetable material, provided the loofah provides the essential character of the product.
Products Included
- Loofah bath sponges
- Loofah body scrubbers
- Loofah kitchen scouring pads
- Exfoliating loofah discs
- Loofah mitts (where loofah is the primary material)
- Compressed loofah articles
Common Misclassification
Loofah products are frequently misclassified under HS code 1404.90, which covers raw vegetable materials not elsewhere specified. However, 1404.90 is only for unworked loofah; once it is cleaned, cut, or shaped into a consumer product, it moves to 4602.19. Another common error is using HS code 3304 for cosmetic preparations or 3401 for soap-impregnated products. If a loofah is impregnated with soap, it must be classified under 3401.11. Additionally, if the product is primarily made of plastic (synthetic loofah), it should be classified under 3924.90 rather than 4602.19.
FAQ
What is the HS code for loofah products?
The HS code for manufactured loofah products is 4602.19.
Is raw, dried loofah classified under the same code?
No, raw or unworked dried loofah is typically classified under HS code 1404.90.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Loofah products?
The HS code for Loofah products is 460219 (Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah).
How do I classify Loofah products for customs?
Loofah products is classified under HS code 460219 — Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles; of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Loofah products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 460219 for Loofah products is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.