Malachite Elephant Carving from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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