HTSUS, United States

9601.90.80.00

Other

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. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3.7%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
20%
Unit of quantity
No., kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

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 21, 2026.

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