9601.90.60.00 - Of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill or any combination thereof

This HTS classification, 9601.90.60.00, pertains to articles manufactured from bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, quill, or any combination of these animal-derived materials. This broad category encompasses a range of finished or semi-finished goods where these specific materials form the primary component. Examples include decorative items, utilitarian objects like buttons or handles, and components for musical instruments or tools, provided they are not specifically classified elsewhere.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 9601.90.20.00 covers worked shell and articles thereof, such as mother-of-pearl. Similarly, HTS 9601.90.40.00 is reserved for coral, specifically cut but not set, and cameos intended for jewelry. This classification, 9601.90.60.00, is for materials and articles derived exclusively from bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, or quill, excluding shell and coral as the primary material. The sibling category 9601.90.80.00 serves as a residual "other" category for animal carving materials and articles not specifically listed.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification within this code is determined by the presence and primary use of bone, horn, hoof, whalebone, or quill as the constituent material in the article. The inherent properties and origin of these materials are the key discriminators for proper tariff assignment.