Tortoise Shell Unworked from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• CITES documentation essential; most hawksbill turtle shell prohibited in US
• Prove 'simple preparation' with processing logs