Find HS Code and trade information for wood carving animal pen

Wood Carving Animal Pen

A wood carving animal pen is a writing instrument where the pen body is crafted from wood, often sculpted into the form of an animal. These pens combine functionality with artistic expression, serving as both a usable pen and a decorative object.

Material

The primary material is wood. Common wood types include:

• Basswood: A favored choice due to its soft, even texture and ease of carving.
• Boxwood: A dense, fine-grained hardwood known for its durability and ability to hold intricate detail.
• Maple: Offers a harder surface, suitable for pens intended for frequent use.
• Rosewood & Ebony: These exotic hardwoods provide a darker aesthetic and richer appearance.
• Fruitwoods (Cherry, Apple, Pear): Provide unique coloring and grain patterns.

The pen mechanism itself (ink cartridge/refill, ballpoint, etc.) is typically made of metal (brass, steel, aluminum) or plastic.

Purpose

The primary purpose is writing or drawing. However, these pens are often created more for aesthetic value, collectibility, or as a unique gift. They can also serve as desk ornaments or small sculptures.

Function

The function is similar to any other pen – to deliver ink onto a writing surface. The wood carving element does not directly impact the ink delivery system, but the overall weight and balance can be affected by the wood’s density and the complexity of the carving.

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday Writing: Suitable for general writing tasks, though the intricate nature of some carvings may make them less practical for prolonged use.
• Gift Giving: Popular as personalized or unique gifts for art enthusiasts, animal lovers, or collectors.
• Desk Accessories: Serve as decorative items on desks, shelves, or in display cases.
• Collecting: Many individuals collect wood carving animal pens, often focusing on specific artists, animals, or carving styles.

Common Types

• Animal Figurines: Pens carved into realistic or stylized representations of animals (e.g., wolves, bears, birds, dolphins).
• Totem Pens: Pens carved with totem pole-inspired designs, often representing specific clans or symbolic meanings.
• Character Pens: Pens carved into animal characters, often from folklore or popular culture.
• Relief Carved Pens: Pens with raised animal designs carved onto the surface of the wood.
• Inlaid Pens: Pens incorporating other materials (e.g., metal, stone, shell) into the wood carving to enhance the design.
• Twist Pens: Pens where the animal design wraps around the body of a twist-action pen.
• Cap Pens: Pens with animal carvings primarily focused on the pen cap.

The declared goods are wood carving animal pens, which are writing instruments crafted from wood and shaped into animal forms through carving. These pens combine the functionality of a pen with the artistry of wood carving.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 9608996000: Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: Other: Other: Other: Other. This code covers a broad category of pens, including ballpoint, felt-tipped, fountain pens, and mechanical pencils. The "Other: Other: Other: Other" classification suggests it's for pens not specifically detailed elsewhere.
  • Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • Heading 9608: Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils).
  • Subheading 960899: Other. This indicates the pen falls into a category not further specified within heading 9608.
• 4420190000: Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling within chapter 94: Statuettes and other ornaments: Other. This code applies to wooden ornaments, which could include carved animal figures used as pens.
  • Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal.
  • Heading 4420: Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery and similar articles, of wood.
  • Subheading 442019: Statuettes and other ornaments: Other. This specifies ornaments made of wood, not falling under more specific classifications.
• 9601908000: Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding): Other: Other. If the animal carving material is not wood, but ivory, bone, or similar, this code may be applicable.
  • Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • Heading 9601: Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material.
  • Subheading 960190: Other: Other. This indicates articles made from these materials not specifically detailed elsewhere.

Regarding HS code 9608996000, please note that it covers a wide range of pen types. It is important to accurately classify the specific type of pen being imported.

Regarding HS code 4420190000, the goods are classified as wooden ornaments. The base tariff is 3.2%, with a 30.0% additional tariff applied after April 2, 2025.