HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9601.10 – Ivory and articles thereof; worked
HS code 9601.10 is the 6-digit subheading for ivory and articles thereof, worked. It is used for ivory carvings, antique ivory figurines, ivory jewelry components, piano keys (historical) and billiard balls (historical).
What HS 9601.10 covers
This HS code covers worked ivory and articles made thereof, a category subject to extremely strict international trade regulations due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Legal trade is highly restricted, primarily limited to pre-convention (antique) ivory with verifiable documentation, or specific scientific/museum exemptions. Importers and exporters must navigate complex permitting processes, often facing outright bans in many countries. The market for legal ivory is niche, appealing to collectors of antiques and historical artifacts, while illegal trade persists as a significant concern for conservationists. Key things to know include the critical importance of provenance, age verification, and the severe penalties for illicit trade, which aims to protect endangered elephant populations.
- Covers
- Ivory carvings
- Antique ivory figurines
- Ivory jewelry components
- Piano keys (historical)
- Billiard balls (historical)
- Ivory handles for cutlery
- Examples
- Antique Japanese netsuke
- Victorian-era ivory miniatures
- pre-ban ivory chess sets
- specific museum artifacts
Codes often confused with 9601.10
Common mistake. Often confused with bone (960190) or synthetic materials (Chapter 39) due to visual similarity, requiring expert identification and documentation for customs clearance.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960110 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 37% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $417K 28% of world exports
- 2 Australia $387K 26% of world exports
- 3 Italy $141K 9.6% of world exports
World total: $1.5M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $403K 37% of world imports
- 2 Germany $192K 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $106K 9.6% of world imports
World total: $1.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9601.10
Brazil does not split HS 9601.10: its NCM code is 9601.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9601.10
What is HS code 960110?
HS code 960110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ivory and articles thereof; worked. This HS code covers worked ivory and articles made thereof, a category subject to extremely strict international trade regulations due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Legal trade is highly restricted, primarily limited to pre-convention (antique) ivory with verifiable documentation, or specific scientific/museum exemptions. Importers and exporters must navigate complex permitting processes, often facing outright bans in many countries. The market for legal ivory is niche, appealing to collectors of antiques and historical artifacts, while illegal trade persists as a significant concern for conservationists. Key things to know include the critical importance of provenance, age verification, and the severe penalties for illicit trade, which aims to protect endangered elephant populations.
What products fall under HS code 960110?
Ivory carvings, antique ivory figurines, ivory jewelry components, piano keys (historical), billiard balls (historical), ivory handles for cutlery
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960110?
Often confused with bone (960190) or synthetic materials (Chapter 39) due to visual similarity, requiring expert identification and documentation for customs clearance.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($417K, 28% of world exports), Australia ($387K) and Italy ($141K). World exports came to about $1.5M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 960110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960110 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($403K, 37% of world imports), Germany ($192K) and the United States ($106K). World imports came to about $1.1M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 960110 structured?
HS code 960110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960110?
In Brazil, HS code 960110 is NCM 9601.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.