Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Vintage-style combs molded and carved from Hawksbill sea turtle shell scutes. Strictly regulated under CITES; classified HTS 9601.90.80.00 as worked tortoise-shell articles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If celluloid imitation
Plastic combs classify in Chapter 39; excludes genuine shell.
If with added metal findings
If jewelry elements predominate, shifts to Chapter 71.
If imported as combs with handles
Heading 9615 covers complete combs, but excludes carving material articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES Appendix I permit mandatory; pre-Convention stock needs proof
• Ban risks high—verify USFWS approval before shipment
• Label precisely to distinguish from plastic imitations
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