Product classification
HS code for Ivory powder: 0507.10
Animal products, ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste.
Classification of ivory powder under HS 0507.10
Ivory powder and waste are classified under HS code 0507.10. Chapter 5 of the Harmonized System covers products of animal origin that are not specified elsewhere. Heading 0507 specifically deals with hard animal materials like ivory, tortoise-shell, and horns. The subheading 0507.10 includes ivory in its unworked state or simply prepared, which encompasses tusks that have been cleaned or simply sawn to facilitate transport without being shaped. Crucially, this code also covers the powder and waste generated during the processing or carving of ivory. The classification is based on the material's raw or semi-processed state. Once ivory is worked into a finished article, such as a carving, a handle, or a decorative object, it moves to Chapter 96. It is important to note that the term \"ivory\" in the HS context includes the tusks of elephants, hippopotamuses, walruses, narwhals, and wild boars, as well as rhinoceros horns. The classification remains 0507.10 regardless of the animal source, provided it meets the definition of ivory powder or unworked ivory.
- Covers
- Crushed ivory powder
- Ivory waste from carving processes
- Unworked elephant tusks
- Simply prepared walrus ivory
- 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. Ivory powder is often misclassified under 9601, which is for worked ivory (articles). If the ivory has been shaped or carved, it belongs in 9601, but powder and waste remain in 0507.10. It is also sometimes confused with 0506, which covers bones and horn-cores.
Top exporters and importers of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory powder) 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 powder.
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 powder
Brazil classifies ivory powder 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 powder
What is the HS code for Ivory powder?
The HS code for Ivory powder is 050710 (Animal products; ivory, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, ivory powder and waste). The HS code for ivory, ivory powder, and ivory waste is 0507.10.
How do I classify Ivory powder for customs?
Ivory powder 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.
Does this code include carved ivory items?
No, carved or worked ivory items are classified under heading 9601, which covers worked ivory and articles of ivory.
Which countries are the top exporters of ivory powder (HS 050710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory powder) 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 powder (HS 050710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 050710 (the code used for ivory powder) 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 powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 050710 for Ivory powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, ivory powder (HS 050710) is classified under NCM 0507.10.00.