Walrus Ivory Odobenite Tusk
Simply prepared walrus tusks, defined as ivory, unworked and not cut to shape per HTS 0507.10.00.00. Odobenite refers to the walrus tusk material prized by indigenous carvers in Alaska.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into powder or waste only
Heading covers powder/waste explicitly, but fully worked products shift to other chapters.
If from fur-bearing marine mammals with skin attached
Tusks alone are 0507 ivory; if with attached furskin, classifies under Chapter 43.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Alaska Native walrus ivory may qualify for exemptions; provide tribal documentation if applicable
• Declare exact species and origin to comply with Marine Mammal Protection Act overlays
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing shipments, triggering audits on high-value ivory
Related Products under HTS 0507.10.00.00
Elephant Ivory Tusk
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Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk
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.
Narwhal Ivory Tusk
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Elephant Ivory Powder
Finely ground elephant ivory powder from legal sources, classified under ivory waste/powder in HTS 0507.10.00.00 as simply prepared without further working. Used in traditional medicine or polishing compounds.
Rhinoceros Horn Ivory
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Wild Boar Tusk Ivory
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