Black Tourmaline Protection Stone

Roughly tumbled black tourmaline mineral chunks used for spiritual protection and grounding in home altars. Classified in 6815.99.41 as NES articles of other mineral substances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2528.00.00Same rate: 35%

If unworked or raw mineral

Natural mineral substances without fabrication fall under Chapter 25.

7117.90.90.00Lower: 28.5% vs 35%

If strung as imitation jewelry

Assembled into necklace form shifts to Chapter 71.

9505.90.60.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for festival or carnival use

Certain mineral articles for festive games go to Chapter 95.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include hardness and specific gravity tests to confirm mineral identity

• Declare as non-gem quality to stay out of Chapter 71; retail packaging helps

• Watch for Chapter 25 exclusion if unworked mineral blocks