Wapiti Elk Velvet Antler

North American wapiti (elk) velvet antler, unworked and simply prepared by removal of excess tissue, retaining full skin layer. Classified in HTS 0507.90.00.10 for velvet-covered antlers used in nutraceuticals. Excluded from food or textile chapters per legal notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

4103.90Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If parings or waste from antler processing

Antler shavings or parings classify as raw hide/skin waste under Chapter 41 per Chapter 5 exclusion.

9601Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If cut to shape for worked articles like handles

Once shaped for carvings or tools, it becomes worked ivory/horn products in Chapter 96.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USFWS declaration mandatory for cervid products due to CWD (chronic wasting disease) risks

Document harvest date to prove velvet stage; post-velvet hard antler changes classification

Avoid bulk packaging that implies processing—ship in individual wraps to maintain 'simply prepared' status