Lenox Eternal White Porcelain Coffee Mug from Japan
This elegant 14-ounce coffee mug is crafted from high-fired porcelain with a white body that absorbs less than 0.5% water, meeting the definition of porcelain or china under HTS Chapter 69. It features a classic design for everyday use or gifting, classified specifically under 6911.10.45.00 as a mug for serving beverages.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify water absorption ≤0.5% via ASTM C373 test to confirm porcelain classification and avoid reclassification as earthenware
• Include lab certification of material composition; ensure no metal handles that could shift to Chapter 82
• Declare as individual mugs, not sets, unless meeting specified set criteria with plates, cups, etc