Unworked Narwhal Tusk from Japan
A spiral narwhal tusk from the Arctic whale, unworked or simply prepared. HTS 0507.90.00 includes narwhal tusks as ivory per chapter notes. Often traded by Indigenous communities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require Inuit harvest documentation for authenticity
• US imports need USFWS clearance even for personal use
• Avoid bulk shipments mistaken for commercial trade