Simply Prepared Walrus Tusk from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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