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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wood is the chief material with horn inlay
Boxes where wood forms the essential character are under Chapter 44, not animal materials.
If designed as cufflinks or brooches
Horn items imitating jewelry like cufflinks fall under heading 7117, excluded from Chapter 96.
If antique over 100 years old
Original antiques of horn are classified in Chapter 97, not as modern worked articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain species verification for horn (e.g
• non-endangered buffalo) to comply with wildlife import regulations
• Label as 'worked horn article' and include photos showing carving details for customs inspection
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