Porcelain Elephant Figurine from Japan
A handcrafted porcelain figurine depicting a detailed elephant, fired after shaping to achieve its characteristic white, translucent body with water absorption under 0.5%. This ornamental piece falls under tariff item 6913.10.00 as a statuette of porcelain or china.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the firing temperature exceeds 800°C to meet Chapter 69's definition of fired ceramics
• Keep records of water absorption tests to support porcelain classification
• Declare the item as ornamental to avoid misclassification as a functional ceramic