Amethyst Quartz Crystal Figurine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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