Malachite Elephant Carving from China
Vibrant green malachite elephant figurine, showcasing the stone's distinctive banding, used purely for aesthetic display. HTS 7116.20.3500 designates it as a semiprecious stone figurine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Test for copper content; malachite toxicity requires material safety data
• Avoid polish with synthetic resins; pure stone classification mandates
• Declare dimensions under 15cm to confirm figurine status over statuary