Ivory Chess Pieces Set from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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