Steller's Sea Cow Rib Bone from Japan
A fossilized rib bone from the extinct Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), cleaned and labeled for paleontological collections. This item qualifies under tariff item 9705.22.00 as a collector's piece of zoological or paleontological interest, specifically from an extinct species. The bone is not a mass-produced reproduction and meets the criteria for classification in Chapter 97.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the fossil is accompanied by documentation proving it is from an extinct species and not a modern protected species, as CITES permits may still be required for certain parts
• Declare the item as a collector's piece under tariff item 9705.22.00 to benefit from the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff rate
• Be prepared for CBSA inspection to verify the item's authenticity and classification