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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of worked ivory, bone, horn, coral, mother-of-pearl & other animal carving materials (SITC 89911) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Worked Ivory, Bone, Horn, Coral, Mother-of-Pearl & Other Animal Carving Materials paid $185K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $1.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPPINES | $407K | -- | -$407K |
| INDIA | $398K | -- | -$398K |
| VIETNAM | $355K | -- | -$355K |
| CHINA | $235K | $4K | -$230K |
| CANADA | $173K | $41K | -$132K |
Monthly import values over time