Product classification
HS code for Worked ivory: 9601.10
Ivory and articles thereof, worked.
Classification of worked ivory under HS 9601.10
Worked ivory and articles made entirely or primarily of ivory are classified under HS code 9601.10. The term "worked" refers to materials that have undergone processes beyond simple cleaning, sawing, or rough shaping. Under the Harmonized System, ivory includes the tusks of elephant, hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, and wild boar, as well as rhinoceros horns and the teeth of all animals. Classification under 9601.10 requires that the ivory has been carved, polished, or otherwise transformed into a finished or semi-finished product. This heading is part of Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. It is important to note that while the HS code provides a technical classification for trade, the movement of these items is strictly regulated by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Documentation must prove the age and origin of the ivory to comply with international law.
- Covers
- Carved ivory figurines and decorative ornaments
- Ivory jewelry such as bangles or pendants
- Ivory handles for cutlery or walking sticks
- Polished ivory plaques for inlay work
- Also under 9601.10
- Antique Japanese netsuke
- Victorian-era ivory miniatures
- pre-ban ivory chess sets
- specific museum artifacts
Codes often confused with 9601.10
Common mistake. Worked ivory is often confused with HS code 0507.10, which covers ivory in its raw or unworked state, including ivory powder and waste. Another misclassification occurs with 9601.90, which is the residual category for other worked animal carving materials like bone, tortoise-shell, or mother-of-pearl. Distinguishing between ivory and high-quality bone is critical, as the latter does not carry the same trade restrictions but falls under a different subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960110 (the code used for worked ivory), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960110 (the code used for worked ivory) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960110, not only worked ivory.
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 worked ivory
Brazil classifies worked ivory under NCM 9601.10.00: HS 9601.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about worked ivory
What is the HS code for Worked ivory?
The HS code for Worked ivory is 960110 (Ivory and articles thereof; worked). The HS code for worked ivory and articles thereof is 9601.10.
How do I classify Worked ivory for customs?
Worked ivory is classified under HS code 960110 — Ivory and articles thereof; worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I export ivory using this HS code?
While 9601.10 is the correct classification, the export of ivory is subject to severe legal restrictions and often total bans under CITES. The HS code alone does not grant permission to trade.
Which countries are the top exporters of worked ivory (HS 960110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960110 (the code used for worked ivory) 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 worked ivory (HS 960110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960110 (the code used for worked ivory) 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.
Is the HS code for Worked ivory the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960110 for Worked ivory is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for worked ivory in Brazil?
In Brazil, worked ivory (HS 960110) is classified under NCM 9601.10.00.