Amethyst Quartz Crystal Figurine

A hand-carved figurine depicting a small elephant, crafted from natural amethyst quartz, a semiprecious stone valued for its purple hue. This product falls under HTS 7116.20.3500 as it is a decorative figurine made entirely of semiprecious stone, excluding rock crystal, and not intended for jewelry or practical use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+17.5%22%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7116.20Same rate: 22%

If made of rock crystal

Rock crystal (clear quartz) is specifically excluded from 7116.20.35 and classified separately under semiprecious stones.

7117.90Lower: 21% vs 22%

If assembled with imitation components or base metal

Products imitating semiprecious stone articles but using non-precious materials fall under imitation jewelry in heading 7117.

6802.93.00Higher: 38.7% vs 22%

If sold as worked monumental stone

Larger worked semiprecious stones for architectural or monumental use are classified under Chapter 68 for worked stone articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a certificate of authenticity verifying the semiprecious stone origin and composition to avoid reclassification as imitation jewelry

Declare exact stone type (e.g

amethyst) on entry documents; failure may lead to audits under Chapter 71 notes

Avoid combining with base metal bases exceeding minor proportions to prevent shifting to heading 7116.20 other subheadings