Unworked Elephant Ivory Tusk from China
A natural elephant tusk that is unworked or simply prepared, such as cleaned but not cut to shape. It falls under HTS 0507.90.00 as unworked ivory, explicitly defined as elephant tusks in the chapter notes. This product is regulated due to CITES protections for endangered species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export/import permits from relevant wildlife authorities before shipping
• Verify country-specific restrictions on ivory imports, as many nations ban commercial trade
• Provide detailed documentation proving the ivory is antique (pre-1975) if applicable for exemptions