Zirconia Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Set from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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