Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
5 declarable lines
Heading 9602 covers worked vegetable or mineral carving material, molded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums or resins, modeling pastes, and worked unhardened gelatin. The lines split by material and article type: gelatin articles, wax articles, unfilled vegetable capsules, and other molded or carved articles. Unfilled capsules have their own lines under gelatin and under other materials.
Products in this heading
- Empty gelatin two-piece capsules for supplements
- Empty vegetable capsules
- Molded wax figurines
- Carved wax decorative shapes
- Wax moldings for ornaments
- Modeling paste ornaments
- Worked unhardened gelatin sheets or shapes other than capsules
- Molded natural resin decorative items
How to choose the right subheading
- Material: identify whether the article is gelatin, wax, vegetable material, natural gum or resin, modeling paste, or another carving material.
- Capsule status: for capsules, decide whether they are unfilled and whether they are gelatin or vegetable capsules.
- Gelatin condition: confirm the gelatin is worked and unhardened and is not gelatin of heading 3503.
- Article form: decide whether the item is molded or carved rather than a simple worked material.
- Residual status: use the other lines only when the article is not described by a more specific line in the heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 3406Wax candles
Candles have their own heading and are not covered by 9602.
- Heading 3503Edible gelatin and gelatin derivatives
Heading 9602 covers worked unhardened gelatin articles, not gelatin of heading 3503.
- Heading 3004Filled gelatin capsules containing medicine
Filled capsules are classified by their contents, not as empty capsules.
- Heading 3926Plastic decorative figurines
Articles made of plastic are classified by the plastic material, not as wax or gelatin articles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for empty gelatin capsules?
Empty gelatin capsules are classified under 9602.00.10.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 3%.
What is the duty on molded wax articles?
Molded or carved articles of wax are classified under 9602.00.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.8%.
How do I classify empty vegetable capsules?
Empty vegetable capsules are classified under 9602.00.50.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.