Mammoth Ivory Sculpted Bust from Japan
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.
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
• 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