Ivory Chess Pieces from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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