Malachite Elephant Carving from Japan
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 — 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
• 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