Walrus Ivory Odobenite Tusk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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