Carved Ivory Tusk Ornament from Japan
A decorative ornament hand-carved from elephant ivory tusk, featuring intricate floral patterns and polished finish. It falls under HTS 9601.10.00.00 as 'worked ivory' due to the extensive carving and shaping processes applied to raw ivory material.
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
• Obtain CITES export/import permits as elephant ivory is Appendix I protected; verify source legality
• Provide detailed documentation proving pre-Convention ivory (before 1975) to avoid seizure
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'bone' which triggers reclassification and penalties