9602.00.50 - Other

HTS code 9602.00.50, "Other," serves as a residual category within Chapter 96, specifically for worked vegetable or mineral carving materials and articles thereof, as well as molded or carved articles made from wax, stearin, natural gums or resins, and modeling pastes. It also encompasses other molded or carved articles not elsewhere specified or included, and worked, unhardened gelatin and its articles (excluding gelatin of heading 3503). This broad description indicates that this classification captures a diverse range of artisanal and manufactured goods that do not fit into more specific subheadings within heading 9602.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 9602.00.10, which is specifically designated for worked unhardened gelatin and its articles, implying a focus on gelatin-based products with specific processing. Similarly, 9602.00.40.00 pertains exclusively to molded or carved articles of wax, a narrower scope than the residual nature of 9602.00.50. The "Other" designation in 9602.00.50 means that items classified here are those that are made from the specified materials (vegetable/mineral carving material, wax, stearin, natural gums/resins, modeling pastes, unhardened gelatin) and are molded or carved, but do not fall under more precise classifications within the heading.

Within HTS code 9602.00.50, two subcategories exist to further refine classification. 9602.00.50.10 specifically covers unfilled vegetable capsules, typically made from plant-based materials and used in industries like pharmaceuticals and food supplements. The remaining items that fall under the broader scope of 9602.00.50 but are not vegetable capsules are then classified under 9602.00.50.80, "Other." This further subdivision allows for more granular tracking of specific types of molded or carved articles and related products.