Scallop Shell Wall Inlays
Individually worked scallop shells cut and polished for mosaic wall decorations. As articles of worked shell, they fit 9601.90.20.00, excluding art pieces or building materials.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut into uniform tiles
Worked monumental stone includes shaped shell if building use.
If mother-of-pearl specific variety
Subheading distinguishes mother-of-pearl shell from other shells.
If fused into glass panels
Glass articles with shell inclusions go to Chapter 70.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'decorative articles' not 'tiles' to avoid Chapter 69 ceramics confusion
• Bulk shipments require weight certificates for valuation accuracy
• Avoid sets with grout; adhesives could classify as composite goods
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Cowrie Shell Beaded Necklaces
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Clam Shell Knife Handles
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