Ivory Chess Pieces from Japan

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 — 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%

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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