Elephant Ivory Tusk from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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