Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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