Glazed Earthenware Washbasin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.7%
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
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