Ivory Chess Pieces from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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