Mikasa Italian Countryside Porcelain Stein from Germany
This 16-ounce porcelain stein from Mikasa's Italian Countryside pattern features a flared handle and pastoral relief design, fired to porcelain standards with <0.5% water absorption. Classified under 6911.10.45.00 for mugs and steins used in beverage service.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure thickness to ensure not qualifying as 'tile' under 6900 series if >3.2cm thick
• Label as 'porcelain mug/stein' accurately; mismatches lead to audits
• For decorated items, ensure decorations are fired-on, not just printed, to stay in Chapter 69