Amethyst Quartz Crystal Figurine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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