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U.S. imports of ivory, unworked or simply prepared; ivory powder & waste (HS 050710) totaled $54K in December 2025, traded with 1 country.
Ivory, Unworked or Simply Prepared; Ivory Powder & Waste imports of $54K in December 2025 ran 283% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14K.
Last updated: December 2025 dataCommercial trade in elephant ivory is effectively prohibited under CITES Appendix I, and the US additionally enforces near-total restrictions on ivory import and export under the Endangered Species Act, making lawful importation under this heading extremely limited in practice. The narrow exceptions — antique ivory over 100 years old, certain pre-Convention worked pieces, or non-elephant ivory from species not listed under CITES — require rigorous documentation and US Fish & Wildlife Service permits. Classified under a single line (0507100000), this heading is one of the most tightly regulated in Chapter 5, and any prospective importer should obtain legal counsel before attempting entry.
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Any importation of ivory requires a US Fish & Wildlife Service import permit and, for CITES-listed species, a CITES export permit from the country of origin. For elephant ivory specifically, US law imposes a near-total ban with only narrow exceptions for antiques (documented as over 100 years old) and certain pre-Act items. Importers must provide documentation establishing the age, origin, and legal acquisition of the material before USFWS will authorize entry.
Yes. The heading covers ivory from any animal source, including walrus, hippopotamus, narwhal, and fossil mammoth. Mammoth ivory is not subject to CITES controls because the species is extinct, but importers must be able to document that the material is genuinely mammoth ivory and not elephant ivory. Walrus and hippo ivory from living species remain subject to CITES and ESA review depending on the species' listing status.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | -- | $4K | +$4K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0507100000 | IVORY UNWORKED OR SIMPLY PREPARED, POWDER & WASTE | $29K | -- |
IVORY UNWORKED OR SIMPLY PREPARED, POWDER & WASTE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0507100000 | IVORY UNWORKED OR SIMPLY PREPARED, POWDER & WASTE | $4K |
IVORY UNWORKED OR SIMPLY PREPARED, POWDER & WASTE
22 kg
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| Georgia | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS, TN | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $4K | +$4K |