Narwhal Ivory Tusk from Germany
Unworked narwhal spiral tusks, legally ivory per tariff notes, simply cleaned but not shaped. These rare Arctic whale tusks are imported raw for artisanal or scientific purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure Inuit harvest documentation for Canadian-sourced narwhal ivory to prove legality
• Use bonded warehouses for temporary storage during lengthy wildlife service reviews
• Monitor MMPA exemptions for traditional crafts to avoid re-export mandates