Carved Ivory Letter Opener
Executive desk accessory with ivory handle intricately carved and brass blade, used for opening envelopes. The worked ivory handle portion determines HTS 9601.10.00.00 classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered paper knife/cutlery
Cutlery articles excluded to Chapter 82 per chapter notes.
If handle made from tortoise-shell
Tortoise-shell articles use separate subheading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate blade/handle declarations if possible for material-specific duties
• Dull blade edges prevent weapon classification
• Corporate gift sets require unified valuation statements
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