Simply Prepared Rhinoceros Horn from China
A rhinoceros horn that is unworked or simply cleaned/prepared without cutting to shape, under HTS 0507.90.00.90 for horns. Chapter 5 defines such products as simply prepared animal parts excluding hides or edibles. Legal trade is heavily restricted due to CITES Appendix I status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure advance CITES permits from both exporting and importing countries; US prohibits most rhino horn imports
• Document 'simple preparation' status with photos and affidavits to distinguish from worked products