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Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0507.90.00
Unworked Elephant Ivory Tusk
A natural elephant tusk that is unworked or simply prepared, such as cleaned but not cut to shape. It falls under HTS 0507.90.00 as unworked ivory, explicitly defined as elephant tusks in the chapter notes. This product is regulated due to CITES protections for endangered species.
Simply Prepared Walrus Tusk
A walrus tusk cleaned and minimally prepared but not cut to shape, used in traditional carvings. Classified under HTS 0507.90.00 as unworked ivory per chapter notes defining walrus tusks as ivory. Subject to marine mammal import regulations.
Unworked Rhinoceros Horn
A natural rhinoceros horn that is unworked or simply prepared, not cut to shape. HTS 0507.90.00 covers horns as listed, with chapter notes treating rhino horns as ivory equivalents. Heavily restricted globally due to poaching concerns.
Raw Hippopotamus Ivory Tusk
An unworked hippopotamus canine tusk, simply cleaned but intact. Falls under HTS 0507.90.00 as hippopotamus tusks are defined as ivory in the notes. Popular for artisanal tool handles.
Unworked Narwhal Tusk
A spiral narwhal tusk from the Arctic whale, unworked or simply prepared. HTS 0507.90.00 includes narwhal tusks as ivory per chapter notes. Often traded by Indigenous communities.
Simply Prepared Antlers
Deer or elk antlers cleaned and shed naturally, not cut to shape. Classified in HTS 0507.90.00 as unworked antlers for use in dog chews or crafts. Common in pet and decorative trades.
Raw Cattle Horns
Unworked cattle horns simply sawn off and cleaned, not shaped. HTS 0507.90.00 covers horns explicitly. Used for buttons, handles, or traditional instruments.
Unworked Tortoise Shell
Hawksbill sea turtle scutes boiled and softened but not cut to shape. HTS 0507.90.00 includes tortoise-shell unworked. Strictly controlled under CITES.
Raw Hooves
Horse or cow hooves trimmed and dried, unworked. Under HTS 0507.90.00 as hooves for gelatin production or crafts. Common byproduct of meat industry.
Simply Prepared Claws
Bear or large cat claws cleaned but intact, not shaped. HTS 0507.90.00 covers claws unworked. Used in jewelry or taxidermy.
Unworked Bird Beaks
Large bird beaks like toucan or parrot, simply prepared. Falls under HTS 0507.90.00 as beaks. For decorative or museum use.
Raw Whalebone
Baleen plates from whales, unworked or simply dried. HTS 0507.90.00 includes whalebone. Historical basket weaving material.
Powdered Antler Waste
Ground antler trimmings and waste powder. Specifically under HTS 0507.90.00 as waste of these products. Used in supplements.
Simply Prepared Hoof Waste
Trimmings and parings from hooves, powdered or chipped. HTS 0507.90.00 covers waste. For industrial glue.