Carved Walrus Ivory Bear Figurine from China
Miniature polar bear sculpture carved from legally harvested walrus ivory tusk by Alaskan Native artists. Qualifies under HTS 9601.10.00.00 as worked ivory, including marine mammal ivory.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include Native Alaskan certification for MMPA exemption from permit requirements
• Label distinctly as 'walrus ivory' to differentiate from elephant ivory rules
• Verify buyer has USFWS import license before domestic distribution