Malachite Egg from Japan
Carved malachite (copper carbonate mineral) egg-shaped sculpture for collectors and display. Classifies under other stone articles 6815.99.41.
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
• Copper assay to distinguish from Chapter 74 metal articles
• High polish documentation avoids raw mineral downgrade
• Avoid furniture component use (Chapter 94 exclusion)