Simply Prepared Walrus Tusk from Japan
A walrus tusk cleaned and minimally prepared but not cut to shape, used in traditional carvings. Classified under HTS 0507.90.00 as unworked ivory per chapter notes defining walrus tusks as ivory. Subject to marine mammal import regulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Secure US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) declaration for marine mammal parts
• Include proof of legal harvest from approved Alaskan Native sources
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 'bone' to evade scrutiny