Ivory Chess Pieces from Canada
Hand-carved elephant ivory figures for chess sets, imported disassembled. HTS 9601.90.80.00 applies to worked ivory articles; ivory import heavily restricted.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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