Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk from Germany
Unworked canine teeth of hippopotamus, simply cleaned but not cut to shape or carved. These teeth are regarded as ivory under the tariff notes, and their unworked state places them under tariff item 0507.10.00, typically imported for carving or ornamental use.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Obtain a CITES permit, as hippopotamus is listed in Appendix II, and ensure the tusks are accompanied by documentation showing they were legally harvested or are pre-Convention
• Declare the tusks as 'hippopotamus ivory' to CBSA and be ready to provide scientific names (Hippopotamus amphibius) for verification
• Consider consulting a customs broker familiar with CITES-regulated goods to streamline clearance