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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0508.00.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If processed into powder or waste only

Heading covers powder/waste explicitly, but fully worked products shift to other chapters.

4304.00.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 17.5%

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