Product classification
HS code for Ivory: 0507.10
Animal products, ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste.
Classification of ivory under HS 0507.10
Ivory in its raw or minimally processed state is classified under HS code 0507.10. This code falls within Chapter 5, which covers products of animal origin not elsewhere specified or included. The classification 0507.10 specifically identifies ivory that is unworked or has undergone simple preparation, such as cleaning, sawing to remove useless parts, or simple cross-cutting. It also includes ivory powder and waste. The defining characteristic for this code is that the ivory has not been shaped into a finished article or significantly worked beyond basic preservation and transport preparation. It is important to note that the term 'ivory' in the Harmonized System includes the tusks of elephants, hippopotamuses, walruses, narwhals, and wild boars, as well as rhinoceros horns and the teeth of all animals.
- Covers
- Raw elephant tusks
- Unworked walrus tusks
- Simply prepared narwhal horns
- Ivory waste (chips and scraps)
- Ivory powder resulting from cutting or grinding
- Cross-cut ivory sections without further shaping
- Cleaned and dried animal teeth for industrial use
- Also under 0507.10
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs between HS code 0507.10 and HS code 9601.10. While 0507.10 is for unworked ivory, 9601.10 is for 'worked' ivory, which includes ivory that has been carved, polished, or shaped into identifiable objects. If a tusk has been polished for display or carved with decorative patterns, it must be moved to Chapter 96. Another error involves HS code 0507.90, which is a residual category for other animal products like tortoise-shell or whalebone; however, ivory is specifically named in the 0507.10 subheading. Importers must also be careful not to confuse ivory with bone (HS code 0506), as ivory has a distinct structure and higher regulatory scrutiny under CITES.
Top exporters and importers of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 050710, not only ivory.
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 ivory
Brazil classifies ivory under NCM 0507.10.00: HS 0507.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ivory
What is the HS code for Ivory?
The HS code for Ivory is 050710 (Animal products; ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste). The HS code for unworked or simply prepared ivory, including powder and waste, is 0507.10.
How do I classify Ivory for customs?
Ivory is classified under HS code 050710 — Animal products; ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is polished ivory classified under this code?
No, if ivory has been polished for decorative purposes, it is considered 'worked' and should be classified under HS code 9601.10 rather than 0507.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of ivory (HS 050710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory) 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 ivory (HS 050710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory) 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.
Is the HS code for Ivory the same in all countries?
The base HS code 050710 for Ivory is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ivory in Brazil?
In Brazil, ivory (HS 050710) is classified under NCM 0507.10.00.