Hand-Carved Vegetable Ivory Chess Pieces
Chess set pieces meticulously carved from vegetable ivory (tagua nuts), a sustainable alternative to ivory. Falls under 9602.00.5080 for worked vegetable carving materials, distinct from toys in Chapter 95.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as complete game set with playing surface
Chapter note (l) excludes toys/games; full chess sets fall under Chapter 95.
If primarily wood with minor corozo inlay
Material composition shifts to wood articles if vegetable material is not predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide photos and material specs to distinguish from plastic toys (Chapter 95 excluded by chapter note)
• Declare as 'worked tagua nut' with CITES documentation if applicable for palm products
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