Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof
Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding): > Other: > Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 9601.90.60.00
Quill Letter Opener
An elegant desk accessory made from a carved porcupine quill mounted on a bone base, used to open envelopes. Falls under HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked article of quill and bone combination, a specified animal carving material. The quill is polished and shaped without metal parts.
Bone Napkin Rings
Polished rings carved from sheep bone to hold cloth napkins at dining tables. Under HTS 9601.90.60.00 as worked bone articles for household use, separate from metal parts or furniture. Sold in sets of four with engraved patterns.
Horn Button Blanks
Rough-cut discs from cow horn prepared for sewing onto clothing. HTS 9601.90.60.00 covers these as worked horn articles before final drilling, distinct from finished apparel trims. Sold in bulk for garment manufacturers.
Bone Picture Frame
Ornate frame for photographs, inlaid with carved bone segments on wood core. Primarily bone-worked under HTS 9601.90.60.00, but wood chief if over 60%. Decorative for home walls.
Hoof Keychain
Polished horse hoof slice engraved as key fob. HTS 9601.90.60.00 for worked hoof article, not keyrings if hoof predominant.
Antler Candle Holder
Carved deer antler base with socket for pillar candles. HTS 9601.90.60.00 as antler (horn-like) worked article, excluded from Chapter 94 luminaires.
Bone Bookmark
Thin, laser-etched beef bone strip for marking pages. Worked bone under HTS 9601.90.60.00.
Horn Tobacco Pipe
Bowl and stem carved from buffalo horn. HTS 9601.90.60.00 worked horn.
Quill Pen Holder
Desk stand from goose quill tubes and bone. Combination HTS 9601.90.60.00.
Bone Dice
Carved knucklebones for gaming. HTS 9601.90.60.00 bone articles.
Bone Handled Dinner Knife
A dining knife featuring a handle crafted from worked cattle bone, with the blade made of stainless steel. This falls under HTS 9601.90.60.00 because the bone handle is the primary worked animal carving material, separately entered from the metal blade as per chapter exclusions for cutlery parts. It is used as a utensil for meals.
Horn Jewelry Box
A small decorative box for storing jewelry, carved from water buffalo horn with intricate patterns. Classified under HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked article of horn, an animal carving material, distinct from imitation jewelry in Chapter 71. The lid and base are molded and polished from solid horn.
Bone Chess Pieces Set
A set of chess pawns and kings intricately carved from bovine bone, used for board games. This qualifies under HTS 9601.90.60.00 for worked bone articles, explicitly not covered by Chapter 95 toys if not mass-produced plastic. Each piece features detailed animal motifs.
Horn Hair Comb
A wide-tooth comb hand-carved from goat horn for grooming long hair. This is classified in HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked horn article, not cosmetic pencils (Chapter 33) or plastic combs. Fine teeth are molded and filed from solid horn.
Whalebone Corset Stay
Flexible stays cut and steamed from baleen (whalebone) for vintage corset reinforcement. Classified HTS 9601.90.60.00 as worked whalebone article, a traditional animal carving material. Used in garment construction, imported flat-cut.