Amethyst Quartz Crystal Figurine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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