Natural Horn Materials · Ox horn · Plates
Ox Horn Plates
HS Code 9601.90
Flat plates cut from natural ox horn, 160 × 60 mm and 2–8 mm thick, for makers of eyewear components, buttons, buckles and handle scales.
Ox horn plates are lighter and more translucent than buffalo horn, with honey tones, natural streaks and spots. The pale, even grain makes them a popular choice for eyewear frames and light-coloured buttons.
- Sizes
- 160 × 60 mm
- Colour grades
- 4
- Unit of sale
- Per kg
Key features
- 160 × 60 mm
- Thickness 2–8 mm
- 4 colour grades: pure white, spotted, pink and jet black
- Sold by weight, from 100 kg
Material and processing
100% natural ox horn. The horn is cleaned, softened by heat, cut, pressed flat and dried.
Ordering guidance
Tell us the thickness, colour grade and kilograms for each. For eyewear, tell us the frame thickness you work to so we can select suitable plates.
Specification
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural ox horn |
| Size | 160 × 60 mm |
| Thickness | 2 – 8 mmSpecify in your enquiry |
| Colour grades | Pure white; spotted; pink; jet blackSee colour grade table |
| Finish | Rough-cut or polishedSpecify in your enquiry |
Each lot is graded by size and colour, and checked against your approved sample before packing.
Colour grades
| Grade | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Pure White | Light natural, honey tone, natural streaks |
| Spotted | Light, with natural black spots (Colour 9, 9A, 10, 10 Dark) |
| Pink | Pink to reddish amber, natural mottling (Light, Medium, Dark) |
| Jet Black | Solid black |
Colour codes as per our shade card. Horn is a natural material, so colour and grain vary from piece to piece within each grade. Samples by colour grade are available on request.
Packing and shipping
Packaging, loading and terms
Packaging options
- Export cartons
- Bags
- Packed and labelled by size and colour grade
- Custom labelling with buyer brand and details on request
Order and shipping
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit of sale | Per kg |
| Minimum order quantity | 100 kg |
| Lead time | 15–30 days from order confirmation, depending on sizes and colour grades |
| Shipping | Sea freight (LCL or full container) or air freight |
| Port of loading | Chennai Port (sea) · Chennai Airport (air) |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF (sea) · FCA, CPT (air) |
Storage and handling
Store cartons in a dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat. Horn is a natural material: keep it away from prolonged damp or high heat to prevent warping.
Applications
- Eyewear components
- Buttons
- Buckles
- Handle scales
Documents supplied with this product
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list with size and colour breakdown
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Fumigation certificate, if required by the destination
Request a quotation for Ox Horn Plates
Send quantity, destination and Incoterm. We reply with a Proforma Invoice within 24 hours.