HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0507.10 – Animal products; ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste
HS code 0507.10 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste. It is used for elephant tusks (raw), mammoth ivory (raw), ivory pieces (unshaped), ivory powder and ivory waste.
What HS 0507.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers ivory in its unworked or simply prepared forms, including powder and waste, but not cut to shape. International trade in ivory is almost entirely prohibited and highly restricted due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, aimed at protecting endangered species, particularly elephants. Any legal trade is exceptionally rare, heavily regulated, and typically involves pre-CITES specimens or specific exemptions for scientific research or museum purposes. Importers and exporters are usually specialized institutions or individuals with stringent permits. The market is unfortunately dominated by illegal trade, making legal commerce almost non-existent and subject to severe penalties globally.
- Covers
- Elephant tusks (raw)
- Mammoth ivory (raw)
- Ivory pieces (unshaped)
- Ivory powder
- Ivory waste
- Fossilized ivory
- Examples
- Antique ivory carvings (pre-CITES certified)
- scientific specimens in natural history museums
- legally sourced mammoth ivory for carving
Codes often confused with 0507.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 050790 (other animal materials like horn or tortoise-shell). The key is the specific material 'ivory' and its unique, strict international trade regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 050710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 050710 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$3.4M 59% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Pakistan $943K 16% of world exports
- 3 Canada $359K 6.3% of world exports
World total: $5.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.6M 86% of world imports
- 2 Germany $286K 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $173K 4.1% of world imports
World total: $4.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0507.10
Brazil does not split HS 0507.10: its NCM code is 0507.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0507.10
What is HS code 050710?
HS code 050710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Animal products; ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste. This HS code specifically covers ivory in its unworked or simply prepared forms, including powder and waste, but not cut to shape. International trade in ivory is almost entirely prohibited and highly restricted due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, aimed at protecting endangered species, particularly elephants. Any legal trade is exceptionally rare, heavily regulated, and typically involves pre-CITES specimens or specific exemptions for scientific research or museum purposes. Importers and exporters are usually specialized institutions or individuals with stringent permits. The market is unfortunately dominated by illegal trade, making legal commerce almost non-existent and subject to severe penalties globally.
What products fall under HS code 050710?
Elephant tusks (raw), mammoth ivory (raw), ivory pieces (unshaped), ivory powder, ivory waste, fossilized ivory
What are common misclassifications for HS code 050710?
Can be confused with 050790 (other animal materials like horn or tortoise-shell). The key is the specific material 'ivory' and its unique, strict international trade regulations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 050710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 050710 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $3.4M, 59% of world exports), Pakistan ($943K) and Canada ($359K). World exports came to about $5.7M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 050710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 050710 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6M, 86% of world imports), Germany ($286K) and the United States ($173K). World imports came to about $4.2M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 050710 structured?
HS code 050710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 050710?
In Brazil, HS code 050710 is NCM 0507.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.