Porcelain Undermount Bathroom Sink from Japan
A fired porcelain sink designed for undermount installation in bathroom vanities, featuring a smooth white glaze and single basin. It falls under HTS 6910.10.00 as a ceramic washbasin of porcelain or china, meeting the criteria of low water absorption (<0.5%) and translucency. These fixtures are shaped and fired after forming from inorganic nonmetallic materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify porcelain classification via ASTM C373 water absorption test (<0.5% required); provide lab certification to avoid reclassification as earthenware
• Include firing process documentation proving temperatures exceeded 800°C to meet Chapter 69 notes
• Check for integral overflows or faucet holes, as modifications don't change heading but require accurate manifests