Ivory 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 HTS 9601.10.00.00 for worked ivory articles obtained by carving.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily considered a game rather than carving art
Articles of Chapter 95 (toys/games) are excluded from Chapter 96 classification.
If carved from vegetable ivory (tagua nut)
Vegetable carving materials like tagua are classified under wood articles in Chapter 44.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Each piece must be authenticated with expert certification for legal ivory trade
• Declare full set value accurately; partial declarations lead to customs holds
• Check destination country bans—EU prohibits most commercial ivory imports
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