Chapter 9601 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 96.01
Carved Ivory Hairpin
An ornate Japanese kanzashi hairpin intricately carved from ivory with floral and phoenix motifs. As a personal accessory of worked ivory, it falls under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Carved Ivory Letter Opener
An executive desk accessory with an ivory handle intricately carved and a brass blade, used for opening envelopes. The worked ivory handle portion determines classification under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Carved Ivory Tusk Ornament
A decorative ornament hand-carved from elephant ivory tusk, featuring intricate floral patterns and polished finish. It falls under tariff item 9601.10.00 as 'worked ivory' due to the extensive carving and shaping processes applied.
9601.10.00Carved Walrus Ivory Bear Figurine
A miniature polar bear sculpture carved from legally harvested walrus ivory tusk by Alaskan Native artists. Qualifies under tariff item 9601.10.00 as worked ivory, including marine mammal ivory.
9601.10.00Hand-Carved Ivory Netuke Figure
A traditional Japanese netuke toggle carved from ivory depicting mythical creatures, used historically to secure inro pouches. It qualifies as 'articles of ivory' under tariff item 9601.10.00 due to the skilled workmanship transforming the raw material.
9601.10.00Ivory Chess Pieces Set
A complete set of chess pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, kings, and queens meticulously carved from ivory with detailed facial expressions and regal attire. Classified under tariff item 9601.10.00 for worked ivory articles obtained by carving.
9601.10.00Ivory Cigar Holder
An elegant mouthpiece holder for cigars, carved from solid ivory with ergonomic grip and decorative banding. Worked ivory smoking accessory under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Ivory Hand Fan Sticks
Delicately carved ivory ribs or sticks forming the frame of traditional hand fans, intricately patterned. As worked ivory components, classified under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Ivory Jewelry Box Interior
Delicate ivory inlay panels and dividers lining the interior of luxury jewelry boxes, carved with floral motifs. Classified as articles of worked ivory under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Ivory Opera Glasses Case
A protective case for opera glasses carved from ivory with embossed floral patterns and velvet lining. Personal accessory article of worked ivory under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Ivory Pipe Stem
A carved ivory mouthpiece and stem for luxury tobacco pipes, ergonomically shaped for comfortable smoking. Classified as an article of worked ivory under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Ivory Toothpick Holder
A small decorative container carved from ivory for holding toothpicks, featuring hinged lid and intricate relief carving. Table article of worked ivory classified under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Mammoth Ivory Sculpted Bust
A human or animal bust sculpture carved from extinct mammoth ivory tusk, legally sourced from permafrost. Falls under tariff item 9601.10.00 as worked ivory with no CITES restrictions.
9601.10.00Miniature Ivory Pagoda
An intricately carved ivory replica of an Asian pagoda temple with multiple tiers and detailed rooflines. Exemplifies 'articles of ivory' through complex architectural carving under tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.10.00Polished Ivory Name Seal
A custom engraved name seal or chop carved from ivory, polished to high gloss for official document stamping in East Asian cultures. Falls under worked ivory articles of tariff item 9601.10.00.
9601.90.00Abalone Shell Jewelry Pendants
Hand-carved pendants made from abalone shell, polished and drilled for use in necklaces. The natural iridescence of the shell is showcased, and the pendants are not set with any precious metals or stones, qualifying them as worked shell articles under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Antler Candle Holder
A carved deer antler base with a socket designed to hold pillar candles. As a worked article of antler (an animal carving material), it falls under tariff item 9601.90.00, which covers worked animal carving materials and articles thereof. It is excluded from Chapter 94 (luminaires and lighting fittings) because its primary material and function are decorative carving, not illumination.
9601.90.00Bone Bookmark
A thin strip of beef bone that has been laser-etched with a design, used as a bookmark. It qualifies as a worked bone article under tariff item 9601.90.00, which includes articles of animal carving material. The laser etching constitutes working, and it is not a toy or article of Chapter 95.
9601.90.00Bone Chess Pieces Set
A set of chess pieces, including pawns and kings, intricately carved from bovine bone. These are worked bone articles under tariff item 9601.90.00, and they are not classified as toys under Chapter 95 because they are not mass-produced plastic or game pieces of heading 9504. The carving and material give them the essential character of animal carving material.
9601.90.00Bone Dice
Carved knucklebones used for gaming, traditionally made from animal bone. As worked bone articles, they fall under tariff item 9601.90.00. They are not classified under Chapter 95 because they are not modern toys or games of heading 9504, and the bone carving is the defining feature.
9601.90.00Bone Handled Dinner Knife
A dining knife with a handle made from worked cattle bone and a stainless steel blade. The bone handle is the primary worked animal carving material, and the knife is not classified under Chapter 82 because the handle is separately presented or the bone gives the article its essential character. Tariff item 9601.90.00 applies to such bone articles.
9601.90.00Bone Napkin Rings
Polished rings carved from sheep bone, used to hold cloth napkins at dining tables, sold in sets of four with engraved designs. These are worked bone articles under tariff item 9601.90.00, used for household purposes. They are not classified under Chapter 94 (furniture) or Chapter 73 (metal articles) because bone is the primary material.
9601.90.00Bone Picture Frame
An ornate picture frame for photographs, inlaid with carved bone segments on a wood core. The bone is the primary worked animal carving material, giving the frame its decorative character. It falls under tariff item 9601.90.00, and it is not classified under Chapter 44 (wood) because the bone inlay is the essential character.
9601.90.00Cameo Coral Shell Profile
A profile cameo carved from coral, shaped and polished for use as a jewelry pendant but not yet set in any metal or backing. The carving transforms the raw coral into a worked article of animal carving material, classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00 as 'Other' worked coral.
9601.90.00Carved Coral Cameo Portrait
A hand-carved cameo from precious pink coral, depicting a classical profile portrait, cut and shaped but left unset without metal or backing. Designed for eventual mounting in pendants or brooches, this worked coral article falls under tariff item 9601.90.00 as 'Other' animal carving material.
9601.90.00Carved Coral Heart Cameos
Heart-shaped cameos carved from red coral, suitable for jewelry charms and supplied unset. The carving and shaping constitute worked coral, classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00 as 'Other' animal carving material.
9601.90.00Carved Coral Intaglio Signet
An intaglio carved coral disc with an incised design for signet rings, cut but unset. This worked coral article is prepared for jewelry use but not yet mounted, falling under tariff item 9601.90.00 as 'Other'.
9601.90.00Carved Nautilus Shell Picture Frames
Decorative photo frames made from intricately carved nautilus shell sections, assembled with minimal adhesive. These are worked shell articles for household decoration, not furniture or works of art, and thus fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Clam Shell Knife Handles
Precision-carved clam shell handles for pocket knives, fitted but entered separately. Per Chapter 96 note 1(e), separately presented handles of carving materials are classified here, even though cutlery with such handles is excluded.
9601.90.00Cockle Shell Keychains
Drilled cockle shells with rings attached for use as keychains. These are worked shell articles, not imitation jewellery, and are suitable for everyday carry, falling under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Conch Shell Wind Chimes
Wind chimes made from carved conch shell elements that clink together to produce sound, intended for outdoor decoration. These are worked shell articles, not musical instruments or toys, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Cowrie Shell Beaded Necklaces
Necklaces made of polished and drilled cowrie shells strung together, emphasizing the natural shell work. These are worked shell articles and not imitation jewellery, as they lack precious metal or stone settings, falling under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Cut Angel Skin Coral Rounds
Round beads cut from rare angel skin (white) coral, suitable for high-end jewelry strands and supplied unset. The cutting and polishing make them worked coral articles under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Cut Black Coral Discs
Thin discs cut from Antipathes black coral, polished on both sides but not drilled or set, ideal for earrings or inlays in jewelry designs. This worked form is specifically for jewelry fabrication, classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Cut Blue Coral Fragments
Cut and shaped blue coral pieces for mosaic jewelry inlays, supplied unset. These worked coral fragments are prepared for jewelry applications, falling under tariff item 9601.90.00 as 'Other'.
9601.90.00Cut Precious Coral Chips
Small cut chips from precious coral for beaded jewelry accents, supplied unset. The cutting process makes them worked coral articles under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Cut Red Branch Coral Beads
Pieces of red branch coral (Corallium rubrum) that have been cut and drilled into bead shapes but not mounted or set into any jewelry setting. Suitable primarily for stringing into necklaces or bracelets, these worked coral beads fall under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Drilled Coral Drop Shapes
Teardrop-shaped pieces of pink coral cut and drilled for suspension, unset for dangle earrings or drops in necklaces. Prepped for jewelry assembly, these worked coral articles are classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Engraved Coral Cameo Flower
A cameo carved from orange bamboo coral with intricate floral engraving, cut and detailed but unset for use in pendants or rings. This worked coral article embodies traditional jewelry artistry in raw form, falling under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Hoof Keychain
A polished horse hoof slice engraved as a key fob. As a worked hoof article, it falls under tariff item 9601.90.00, which covers animal carving materials. It is not classified as a keyring of base metal (Chapter 73) because the hoof is the predominant material and the keyring is a minor component.
9601.90.00Horn Button Blanks
Rough-cut discs made from cow horn, prepared for sewing onto clothing as buttons. These are worked horn articles under tariff item 9601.90.00, as they are cut and shaped but not yet finished. They are not classified as finished apparel trims (Chapter 96.06) because they are blanks requiring further processing.
9601.90.00Horn Hair Comb
A wide-tooth comb hand-carved from goat horn for grooming long hair. This is a worked horn article under tariff item 9601.90.00, as the horn is the primary material and the comb is carved, not molded. It is not classified as a plastic comb (Chapter 39) or a cosmetic pencil (Chapter 33).
9601.90.00Limpit Shell Bookends
Paired worked limpet shells weighted with a base for use as bookends. These are household articles of worked shell, not furniture, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Buttons
Buttons crafted from worked mother-of-pearl shell with polished surfaces and inlay designs for garment fastening. These are articles of worked shell, distinct from molded plastics, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Mussel Shell Desk Ornaments
Polished mussel shells sculpted into abstract desk sculptures. These are worked shell articles for decorative use, not works of art, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Oyster Shell Coasters Set
Sets of polished oyster shell slices finished as drink coasters, with natural ridges intact. These are household articles of worked shell, not kitchenware or toys, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Pearl Oyster Shell Earrings
Dangle earrings made from worked pearl oyster shell, hook-mounted but shell-dominant. Per Chapter 96 note 4, articles of this chapter remain classified here even with minor precious metal components, as the shell is the primary material.
9601.90.00Polished Coral Oval Beads
Oval beads from Hawaiian pink coral, cut and polished, unset for jewelry. These worked coral beads are prepared for stringing or mounting, classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Polished Mediterranean Coral Cabochons
Smoothly polished oval cabochons cut from Mediterranean red coral, suitable for inlaying into rings or earrings but supplied unset. The cutting and polishing prepare them for jewelry applications without any assembly, falling under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Sawn Coral Link Shapes
Sawn rectangular coral links for chain jewelry, supplied unset. These worked coral pieces are cut into link shapes for assembly into chains, classifiable under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Scallop Shell Wall Inlays
Individually worked scallop shells cut and polished for mosaic wall decorations. These are articles of worked shell, not building materials or art pieces, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Sliced Precious Red Coral Slabs
Thin slabs sliced from high-grade precious red coral, cut to uniform thickness for further shaping into beads or cabochons in jewelry production, but not set. Suitable exclusively for jewelry, these worked coral slabs fall under tariff item 9601.90.00.
9601.90.00Trochus Shell Hair Clips
Carved trochus shell slides with prong backs for use as hair clips. These are worked shell articles, not cosmetic items or plastic accessories, and fall under this tariff item.
9601.90.00Turtle Shell Guitar Picks
Thin slices of worked shell shaped into durable guitar picks, mimicking traditional tortoise shell. These are shell articles, not musical instruments, and fall under this tariff item per Chapter 96 note 1(h).
9601.90.00Whelk Shell Napkin Rings
Hollowed whelk shells polished into rings for holding napkins at dining tables. These are household articles of worked shell, not furniture or kitchenware, and fall under this tariff item.