Lapis Lazuli Worry Beads from Japan
Strand of lapis lazuli beads for prayer or worry use, under HTS 7116.20.40.00 (semiprecious metamorphic rock). 'Other' as not standard jewelry or clad.
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 pyrite inclusions to confirm lapis; note religious use context; pitfall misclass as imitation if color treated