9602.00.10.80 - Other

This HTS category, 9602.00.10.80, encompasses "Other" articles made from worked, unhardened gelatin that are not elsewhere specified or included within Chapter 96. It serves as a residual classification for items manufactured from gelatin that do not fit into more specific subheadings. This category is designed to capture a wide array of gelatin-based products with diverse applications, provided they meet the general criteria of being made from unhardened gelatin and are not carved, molded, or of a type addressed by other headings.

The key distinction for 9602.00.10.80 lies in its residual nature compared to its sibling category, 9602.00.10.40, which specifically covers unfilled gelatin capsules. While both are derived from unhardened gelatin, this "Other" category is for any such articles that are not capsules, including but not limited to decorative items, components for other products, or functional articles with uses beyond simple containment. The absence of further subcategories means that items falling under 9602.00.10.80 are considered sufficiently distinct or diverse to warrant classification at this level without further subdivision.

To classify goods under 9602.00.10.80, it is crucial to confirm that the article is indeed made from unhardened gelatin and is not a filled or unfilled capsule. Examples might include gelatin-based films, sheets, or specialized components used in manufacturing, as long as they do not fall under more specific provisions within Chapter 96 or elsewhere in the HTS. The determination hinges on the primary material and its form, excluding items that are carved or molded from materials like wax, stearin, natural gums, or resins, which are covered by preceding subheadings within 9602.00.