Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk from China
Unworked hippopotamus canines classified as ivory under tariff definitions, simply prepared without shaping. These teeth are harvested from hippos and imported in raw form for potential carving or processing.
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
• Obtain CITES Appendix II export/import permits; hippo ivory faces strict quotas in some countries
• Label shipments clearly as 'unworked ivory' to prevent misclassification as finished goods
• Consult USFWS for pre-import clearance to mitigate delays from wildlife inspections