Porcelain Watch Glass
A concave porcelain dish used for covering lab vessels, evaporating liquids, or as a lid in technical processes. Fired after shaping, it is a ceramic ware for laboratory use under heading 69.09.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the watch glass is made of glass rather than ceramic.
Laboratory glassware is classified under heading 70.17.
If the dish is for general technical use outside laboratories.
Other ceramic articles of porcelain or china fall under heading 69.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the dish is fired after shaping and has chemical resistance, as per Chapter 69 requirements
• Maintain records of its laboratory use to distinguish it from glassware
• Check that it is not an article of Chapter 70, such as glass watch glasses, which would be excluded
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