9601.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 9601.90, encompasses a diverse range of articles manufactured from various animal-derived carving materials, excluding worked ivory. It is intended for items fashioned from materials such as shell, coral, bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, and quill, as well as other animal products suitable for carving. The scope is broad, covering finished goods and components that have undergone shaping or processing for decorative or functional purposes.

Unlike its sibling category, 9601.10, which is exclusively dedicated to worked ivory and articles made from ivory, this heading specifically excludes ivory. The distinguishing factor here lies in the primary constituent material, focusing on a broader array of animal-derived substances beyond ivory. This ensures that non-ivory animal material articles are correctly classified and not erroneously placed under the ivory-specific provision.

To provide further granularity, the subcategories under 9601.90 detail specific types of materials and their respective applications. 9601.90.20 covers worked shell and articles thereof, while 9601.90.40 is for coral, cut but not set, and cameos, specifically designated for jewelry use. Categories 9601.90.60 and 9601.90.80 further subdivide based on bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill, or combinations thereof, and other miscellaneous animal carving materials respectively, offering precise classification based on the material composition and origin.