Turquoise Fetish Necklace from Japan
Necklace featuring small natural turquoise stone fetishes (animal carvings) strung together. HTS 7116.20.5000 covers such semiprecious stone articles for personal adornment, excluding jewelry with precious metals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify turquoise as natural/stabilized, not plastic imitation
• Declare cultural origin if Native American style to preempt CITES issues
• Separate from shelled articles in 7116.10