Lapis Lazuli Cat Figurine from China

Elegant cat sculpture from natural lapis lazuli, prized for its deep blue color with pyrite flecks, a classic semiprecious stone. Classified under HTS 7116.20.3500 for decorative semiprecious stone figurines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Require Afghan origin certification; synthetic lapis reclassifies under 7116.20.85

Ensure no goldsmith mounting; pure stone only for this subheading

Quarantine for potential cultural heritage claims on ancient-style carvings