Ivory — HTS 0507
Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products
Chapter 05 › Heading 0507
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0507 is a broad product category for certain animal-derived hard materials and their powder or waste. It groups ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone (including whalebone hair), horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks when they are unworked or only simply prepared, but not cut or shaped into finished articles. The heading can therefore cover both identifiable raw pieces and processing by-products such as powder or waste.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the material or type named in the product description, then check the applicable U.S. subheadings and statistical suffixes. Classification may depend on distinctions such as ivory versus horn, antler versus other material, or whole/prepared material versus powder or waste. Confirm that the item still meets heading 0507’s condition requirements; a shaped, carved, assembled, or finished article may belong elsewhere. Wildlife-protection rules and other import controls may also apply separately from tariff classification.
What to check
- Identify the exact animal-derived material and document its common and scientific name when available.
- Determine whether the goods are raw, simply prepared, cut or shaped, finished, powder, or waste.
- Read all subheading descriptions and the relevant chapter and section notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Check whether the product’s form or processing moves it to a different HTS heading for articles or worked materials.
- Verify wildlife, conservation, permit, country-of-origin, and other agency requirements; consult a customs broker when the material or processing is unclear.
HTS heading 0507 summary
Ivory is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0507.10.00.00 👉 | Ivory; ivory powder and waste | Free | — | Free |
| 0507.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0507?
Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.