HTSUS, United States

9601.90.60.00

Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof

Classification path

  1. 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)
  2. Other
  3. Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
25%
Unit of quantity
No., kg

Related lines in heading 9601

About heading 9601

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)

Heading 9601 covers worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles made from them. It is split first by ivory at 9601.10 and then by other material or article type under 9601.90: shell, coral cameos, bone/horn/hoof/whalebone/quill, and other.

Full guide to heading 9601

Products in this heading

  • Carved ivory figurine
  • Carved bone figurine
  • Horn toggle
  • Mother-of-pearl inlay piece
  • Worked shell disc for inlay
  • Coral cameo blank suitable for jewelry
  • Whalebone carving

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a carved bone figurine?

Carved articles of bone are classified under 9601.90.60.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a coral cameo suitable for jewelry?

Coral, cut but not set, and cameos suitable for use in jewelry are classified under 9601.90.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.1%.

How do I classify a worked mother-of-pearl shell blank?

Worked shell and articles of shell are classified under 9601.90.20.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the item is an animal carving material not named in the more specific lines, use 9601.90.80.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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