Cameo 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cameo is mounted in a base metal setting
Imitation jewelry of heading 71.17 covers set articles, while unset worked coral remains in Chapter 96.
If the cameo is made of ivory rather than coral
Worked ivory is specifically listed under heading 96.01, with separate tariff items for ivory articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the coral species is not listed under CITES, as CBSA requires permits for protected coral species
• Declare the item as a worked coral article, not jewelry, since it is unset
• Keep proof of origin and carving process documentation for customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 9601.90.00
Abalone 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.
Antler 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.
Bone 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.
Bone 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.
Bone 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.
Bone 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.