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Mammoth Ivory Sculpted Bust

Human or animal bust sculpture carved from extinct mammoth ivory tusk, legally sourced from permafrost. Falls under HTS 9601.10.00.00 as worked ivory with no CITES restrictions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9705Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If recognized as prehistoric archaeological specimen

Archaeological imports classified in Chapter 97 collections.

9601.90.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If CBP reclassifies as generic bone carving

Extinct animal material sometimes grouped with bone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide paleontological source certification to bypass elephant ivory rules

Scientific carbon dating (>10,000 years) proves exemption status

Market as 'ancient ivory' to command premium pricing legally