Ivory Chess Pieces Set from China
A complete set of chess pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, kings, and queens meticulously carved from ivory with detailed facial expressions and regal attire. Classified under HTS 9601.10.00.00 for worked ivory articles obtained by carving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Each piece must be authenticated with expert certification for legal ivory trade
• Declare full set value accurately; partial declarations lead to customs holds
• Check destination country bans—EU prohibits most commercial ivory imports