Narwhal Ivory Tusk from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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