Rhinoceros Horn Ivory
Unworked horns of rhinoceros, simply prepared by cleaning but not cut to shape. These horns are regarded as ivory under the tariff notes, and their unworked state places them under tariff item 0507.10.00, though trade is heavily restricted due to CITES Appendix I listing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the horn is from another animal species
Horns of other animals, such as cattle or antelope, are classified under 0507.90.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Expect near-total prohibition on commercial imports, as rhinoceros horn is listed under CITES Appendix I; only non-commercial or pre-Convention items may qualify
• Provide extensive documentation, including CITES permits from both exporting and importing countries, and proof of legal acquisition before 1975
• Be prepared for CBSA seizure if documentation is incomplete, as rhino horn is a high-priority enforcement item
Related Products under Tariff item 0507.10.00
Elephant Ivory Powder
Finely ground powder derived from elephant ivory, sourced from legally permitted stockpiles or pre-Convention specimens. The powder is simply prepared without further working, qualifying as ivory powder under tariff item 0507.10.00, and is used in traditional medicine or as a polishing abrasive.
Elephant Ivory Tusk
Unworked elephant tusks that have been simply cleaned to remove dirt or debris but not cut to shape or otherwise processed. These raw tusks are classified as ivory under the tariff notes, and their unworked state places them under tariff item 0507.10.00, typically imported for carving or museum display.
Elephant Ivory Tusk Scrap
Irregular scrap pieces of elephant ivory, consisting of offcuts and fragments from tusk processing or carving operations. These pieces are unworked waste material, not cut to shape, and are classified as ivory waste under tariff item 0507.10.00, often used for small carvings or inlay work.
Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk
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.
Ivory Turning Waste
Waste shavings and powder generated from lathe-turning or machining legal ivory, collected as by-products of carving operations. This material is classified as ivory waste under tariff item 0507.10.00, and is often used in small craft projects or as a filler in composite materials.
Narwhal Ivory Tusk
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.