Polished Ivory Name Seal

Custom engraved name seal or chop carved from ivory, polished to high gloss for official document stamping in East Asian cultures. Falls under worked ivory articles of HTS 9601.10.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.50.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If considered a brush handle rather than seal

Parts for brooms/brushes have separate classification in 9603.

8483.60Lower: 12.8% vs 17.5%

If functioning as machine tool clutch part

Clutches and similar move to Chapter 84 for machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Engrave import markings before entry to meet country-of-origin rules

β€’ Pair with digital scans of engravings for customs verification

β€’ Avoid shipping during peak ban enforcement periods like wildlife conferences