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Can you sell an ivory tusk?
No. Under the final rule revising the African elephant 4(d) rule, you cannot sell the tusks. Ivory imported as a sport-hunted trophy that does not meet the criteria for an ESA antique cannot be sold.
Who buys ivory tusks?
But despite the ban, Chinese demand persists. In the elephant ivory markets that remain open (either legally or due to lack of enforcement) in Asia—notably in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—over 90% of the customers are estimated to hail from China.
How much is a tusk of ivory worth?
Poachers are now slaughtering up to 35,000 of the estimated 500,000 African elephants every year for their tusks. A single male elephant’s two tusks can weigh more than 250 pounds, with a pound of ivory fetching as much as $1,500 on the black market.
How can I help stop ivory trade?
Here is what you can do to help:
- Ask before you buy.
- Stick to certified products.
- Choose sustainable, eco-friendly pets.
- Eat only sustainable seafood.
- Petition your local government to stop or restrict legal ivory trade.
- Pledge your support.
- Report any illegal wildlife trade.
Is it legal to buy antique ivory?
Ivory and horn “harvested” before 1975 can be traded internationally if there’s evidence of its provenance — but that can be as limited as a statutory declaration from the owner. Pre-1975 items can be sold domestically without any legal requirement to prove their age or provenance.
What is the punishment for ivory trade?
It also increased penalties to up to $50,000 or twice the value of the goods, whichever is greater, and/or one year in prison. However, the Ivory Education Institute (IEI)—which is headed up by a bigtime ivory collector—didn’t like the law and sued the State of California in 2016 claiming the law was unconstitutional.
Can you get ivory legally?
Ivory sales are also banned in several states, such as California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Washington and New York. Interstate sales of ivory items is also prohibited in the U.S. for sport trophies and ivory items that were brought into the U.S. as part of a scientific research project or law enforcement investigation.
Is it illegal to own ivory tusks?
Where can I buy a walrus ivory tusk?
If for example you got a tusk at a garage sale or auction 10 years ago and don’t know anything about the history we are not interested in buying it because you do not know if it is pre 1972 ivory. If you have walrus or narwhal ivory that you know is pre 1972 call or email us at CONTACT.
How can you tell if a tusk is pre 1972?
You would know this if it has been in your family’s possession or the previous owner told you this. If for example you got a tusk at a garage sale or auction 10 years ago and don’t know anything about the history we are not interested in buying it because you do not know if it is pre 1972 ivory.
What do I need to buy a walrus?
If we buy your walrus or narwhal you will be required to fill out this affidavit (click here) and include it.