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HSChapter 05
Elephant ivory and ivory from other CITES-listed species is among the most heavily regulated commodities in international trade, subject to near-total prohibition under CITES Appendix I listings and US domestic law (the African Elephant Conservation Act and related regulations). The single US tariff line (0507100000) covers unworked or simply prepared ivory, powder, and waste, but legal importation is effectively limited to narrow antique and pre-Convention exemptions that require extensive documentation reviewed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Canada appears as the only recorded supplier in recent trade data, likely reflecting cross-border movements of legally documented antique ivory rather than commercial trade. Importers must obtain USFWS import permits and CITES documentation before any shipment; non-compliant ivory is subject to seizure and significant civil and criminal penalties.
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Legal ivory imports are extremely limited. Antique ivory (over 100 years old) may qualify for a CITES antique exemption if accompanied by documentation proving age and legal acquisition. Pre-Convention ivory (acquired before CITES listing) requires both a CITES permit from the exporting country and a US Fish & Wildlife Service import permit. Commercial trade in elephant ivory is effectively banned; any import attempt without proper permits risks seizure and prosecution under the Lacey Act and Endangered Species Act.
At minimum, importers must present a valid CITES export permit from the country of export, a US Fish & Wildlife Service import permit (Form 3-200), and documentation establishing the ivory's legal origin (e.g., antique appraisal, chain-of-custody records). Shipments must enter through a USFWS-designated port of entry. Given the complexity and legal risk, engaging a customs broker with CITES expertise before attempting any ivory import is strongly advisable.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0507
Subheading 050710 · $0 of $361K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0507100000 | Ivory Unworked or Simply Prepared, Powder & Waste | $0 | -- | -- |
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YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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