Black Tourmaline Protection Stone from Japan
Roughly tumbled black tourmaline stone for EMF protection and grounding. As a natural mineral article not specified elsewhere, it fits 6815.99.4170, avoiding exclusions for building stone or chapter 71. Sold for holistic wellness applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include photos showing tumbled finish to prove non-industrial, non-tool status
• Batch test for radioactivity if from certain deposits to preempt FDA or EPA flags
• Specify 'not for construction' on commercial invoice per chapter note distinctions