Polished Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Tiles
Thin, polished tiles cut from mother-of-pearl shells for decorative inlays in furniture or boxes. Falls under HTS 9601.90.80.00 as worked articles of animal carving material (mother-of-pearl).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut as millstones or grindstones
Artificial stone articles shift to Chapter 68, but natural shell stays in 9601.
If set with precious metals
Articles with pearls or stones as principal value go to Chapter 71.
If imported as furniture parts
Furniture components of any material are excluded to Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require shell harvest permits; ensure sustainable sourcing documentation
• Test for authenticity to prevent reclassification as synthetic under Chapter 39
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics Chapter 68 stone articles
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