Unworked Elephant Ivory Tusk from Japan
A raw elephant tusk, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, classified under HTS 0507.90.00.90 as ivory in its natural state. This falls into the 'Other' subheading for unprocessed animal products like ivory, horns, and antlers. It excludes hides, edible products, or textile materials per Chapter 5 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export/import permits due to endangered species status; verify with USFWS for pre-Convention ivory exemptions
• Provide detailed documentation on origin and processing level to avoid misclassification as worked ivory under Chapter 96
• Beware of quotas and prohibitions; non-Appendix I ivory may still require declarations to prevent illegal wildlife trade penalties