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Zirconia Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Set from Germany

A lab-grade zirconia ceramic mortar and pestle fired for grinding and mixing chemicals without contamination. Under HTS 6909.19.50.95 for laboratory chemical uses, featuring high hardness from oxide-based nonmetallic materials. Naturally opaque and low-absorption for precise technical work.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Classify mortar and pestle together as one 'article' per US notes if imported as a set

• Provide hardness and purity certificates to justify technical over household classification

• Declare exact composition to avoid reclassification as stoneware if clay content dominates