Narwhal Ivory Tusk from United States
Unworked spiral tusks of the narwhal, simply cleaned but not cut to shape or otherwise processed. These tusks are regarded as ivory under the tariff notes, and their unworked state places them under tariff item 0507.10.00, typically imported for scientific study or artisanal carving.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Obtain a CITES permit, as narwhal is listed in Appendix II, and ensure the tusk is accompanied by proof of legal harvest, such as an Inuit subsistence harvest certificate
• Declare the tusk as 'narwhal ivory' and provide the species name (Monodon monoceros) to CBSA
• Be aware that Canadian regulations may impose additional restrictions under the Marine Mammal Regulations