### Question
How is the "raw ivory" defined?


### Answer
The term **raw ivory** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 4244* as follows -

> any African elephant tusk, and any piece thereof, the surface of which, polished or unpolished, is unaltered or minimally carved

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 4244*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 62-AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS**

