Hand-Carved Soapstone Keychain from Mexico
A small keychain featuring a miniature animal figure carved from soapstone, a soft mineral carving material suitable for detailed work. The stone is polished to a smooth finish and attached to a metal ring. Classified under 9602.00.50 as worked mineral carving material.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include geological sourcing documentation to prove soapstone qualifies as mineral carving material per heading 9602 notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as toy keychains (9503) by emphasizing decorative carving purpose
• Ensure weight declarations are accurate for duty calculations on small, low-value items