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
14.5%
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
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