Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set from China
A lab-grade porcelain mortar and pestle for grinding and mixing chemicals, with a translucent fired body absorbing less than 0.5% water. HTS 6909.19.50 covers this as other laboratory ceramic ware, separate from consumer kitchen tools. The set qualifies as a single article per US notes when imported together.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare as single article if cover/lid included to apply per-piece valuation rules
• Certify non-food grade to prevent reclassification as household earthenware
• Document technical specs like acid resistance for CBP review