U.S. imports of Worked Ivory and Articles of Ivory (HS 960110) totaled $14K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Worked Ivory and Articles of Ivory imports of $14K in August 2026 ran 109% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWorked ivory and articles thereof face some of the most stringent import controls of any traded commodity, governed by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), US Fish & Wildlife Service permitting, and the Endangered Species Act. Commercial importation of elephant ivory is effectively prohibited under US law, and even antique ivory (over 100 years old) requires documentation establishing age and legal provenance. The single tariff line 9601100000 covers all worked ivory articles; classification here triggers mandatory USFWS permit review regardless of the ivory's claimed age or origin.
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Commercial importation of elephant ivory is effectively banned under US regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act and CITES. Very narrow exceptions exist for antique ivory (documented as over 100 years old and not substantially altered since 1973) and certain sport-hunted trophies, each requiring specific USFWS permits. Importers should consult legal counsel and USFWS before attempting any ivory importation.
CBP may refer suspect articles to USFWS for forensic species identification, which can include DNA analysis or examination of the material's structural characteristics (Schreger lines visible in cross-section are diagnostic of elephant ivory). Misrepresenting a prohibited ivory article as a legal substitute material constitutes a violation of both customs and wildlife laws, carrying significant civil and criminal penalties.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9601
Subheading 960110 · $14K of $2.2M
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Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71K of Worked Ivory and Articles of Ivory and exported $616K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 7 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9601100000 | Worked Ivory and Articles of Ivory | $14K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9601100000 | Worked Ivory and Articles of Ivory | $16K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Mexico together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.