Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)

HS v2022 Code: 9601

About ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)

HS code 9601 covers a diverse range of materials derived from animals, including ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, and mother-of-pearl. These materials have been used for centuries to create intricate and valuable carved objects, such as decorative figurines, jewelry, and household items. The industry surrounding HS code 9601 plays a significant role in the global trade of luxury and artisanal goods, catering to the demand for unique and high-quality products.

Production process

The production of articles under HS code 9601 typically involves skilled craftsmanship and traditional carving techniques. Artisans use a variety of tools, such as knives, chisels, and saws, to carefully shape and sculpt the raw materials into the desired forms. Some materials, like ivory and bone, may also be subjected to additional processes like polishing or engraving to enhance their appearance and texture.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industry covered by HS code 9601 are the raw animal-derived materials, such as 0501 Ivory, 0506 Bone and horn-cores, 0507 Tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, and 0508 Coral and similar materials. Specialized tools and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are also essential for the production of these intricate and high-quality carved articles.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 9601 are a wide range of carved and worked articles, such as decorative figurines, jewelry, and household items. These products are often considered luxury or artisanal goods and may be consumed by industries covered under 9701 Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, 9702 Original engravings, prints and lithographs, and 9703 Original sculptures and statuary, in any material, among others.

Family tree for ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9601'>9601: Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9602'>9602: Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9603'>9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9604'>9604: Hand sieves and hand riddles</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9605'>9605: Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9606'>9606: Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9607'>9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9608'>9608: Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9609'>9609: Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9610'>9610: Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9611'>9611: Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9612'>9612: Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxes</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9613'>9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9614'>9614: Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9615'>9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9616'>9616: Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9617'>9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9618'>9618: Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9619'>9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9620'>9620: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles</a>"]

    B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960110'>960110: Ivory and articles thereof; worked</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960190'>960190: Bone, tortoise shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles thereof (including articles obtained by moulding)</a>"]


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