Tortoise Shell Unworked from Canada
Raw tortoise scutes or shell, unworked or minimally prepared, not cut to shape, in HTS 0507.90.00.90 for tortoise-shell. Chapter notes confirm inclusion as unprocessed animal products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CITES documentation essential; most hawksbill turtle shell prohibited in US
• Prove 'simple preparation' with processing logs