Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Worked Ivory, Bone, Horn, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl & Other Animal Carving Materials (SITC 89911) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Worked Ivory, Bone, Horn, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl & Other Animal Carving Materials paid $126K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTrade in worked ivory is among the most tightly regulated commodity flows entering the United States: CITES Appendix I listing for elephant ivory means commercial import is effectively prohibited, and shipments of any worked ivory — including antique pieces — require documentation proving pre-Convention origin or a CITES non-detriment finding. Worked bone, horn, coral, and mother-of-pearl face varying levels of CITES scrutiny depending on species, with certain coral genera also listed under Appendix II or III. Importers of decorative carvings, inlay materials, or molded articles in this heading should engage a licensed customs broker and verify species-level documentation before shipment, as misclassification or inadequate permits can result in seizure.
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224 import shipments a month
Antique ivory (generally over 100 years old) may qualify for a CITES antique exemption, but the importer must provide documentation — such as an appraisal or provenance record — establishing the article's age and that it has not been substantially altered since manufacture. US Fish & Wildlife Service enforces these requirements at the port of entry, and the burden of proof rests with the importer.
Several coral genera (e.g., Corallium) are CITES-listed, as are certain species whose horn or bone may be derived from protected animals such as rhinoceros or sea turtle. Importers should obtain species identification documentation for any worked animal material and confirm CITES status with the US Fish & Wildlife Service before shipment.
Basic heading 341 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89911 · $2.2M of $46.9B
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$219KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $27.3M of Worked Ivory, Bone, Horn, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl & Other Animal Carving Materials.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 11.9% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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