Elephant Ivory Tusk from China
Unworked elephant ivory tusks, simply prepared by cleaning but not cut to shape, fall under HTS 0507.10.00.00 as they are classified as ivory per tariff notes. These are raw tusks harvested from elephants, valued for their dense, white material used in carving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits are required for all elephant ivory imports due to endangered species protections; non-compliance leads to seizure
• Provide detailed documentation proving legal acquisition and origin to avoid customs holds
• Check state-level bans on ivory sales, as federal import may still face domestic restrictions