Ivory Chess Pieces

Hand-carved elephant ivory figures for chess sets, imported disassembled. HTS 9601.90.80.00 applies to worked ivory articles; ivory import heavily restricted.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

9504.90.90Lower: 17.5% vs 21.2%

If complete game sets

Chess sets as games exclude to Chapter 95.

9706Lower: 10% vs 21.2%

If antique status proven

Antiques over 100 years old classify in Chapter 97.

7117.90.90Higher: 28.5% vs 21.2%

If bone/vegetable ivory substitutes

Imitation materials shift to jewelry heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

US ivory import ban since 1989; only pre-ban antiques with documentation allowed

Require authenticated age certificates from approved labs

Declare piece count accurately for set valuation