Unworked Tortoise Shell
Hawksbill sea turtle scutes boiled and softened but not cut to shape. HTS 0507.90.00 includes tortoise-shell unworked. Strictly controlled under CITES.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES Appendix I prohibits commercial trade; personal effects only
• Age verification critical for pre-1975 exemptions
• Mislabeling as plastic leads to confiscation
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