Raw Whalebone from Mexico
Baleen plates from whales, unworked or simply dried but not cut to shape. Tariff item 0507.90.00 explicitly includes whalebone and whalebone hair. This material is historically used in basket weaving and other crafts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Whalebone is subject to CITES restrictions, so obtain the necessary permits from Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Ensure the baleen is unworked and not cut to shape to qualify under this tariff item
• Provide documentation of the whale species and legal harvest or acquisition