Glazed Earthenware Washbasin from Germany
Fired earthenware basin absorbing >3% water by weight, containing essential clay for bathroom washing. Falls under HTS 6910.90 as an 'other' sanitary fixture, fired after shaping per Chapter 69 notes, though often reclassified based on absorption. Durable for residential use with protective glaze.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct and retain ASTM C373 absorption tests; >3% may trigger reclassification from sanitary fixtures to table/ kitchenware
• Avoid bundling with furniture components to prevent Chapter 94 exclusion
• Label as 'sanitary fixture' not 'decorative' to maintain heading 6910 status