Porcelain Ramen Bowl from Germany
A deep, wide porcelain bowl designed specifically for serving ramen noodles and soup, with a glazed interior suitable for food contact. It features a fired white porcelain body that absorbs less than 0.5% water, classifying it as porcelain tableware under HTS 6911.10.80.10. This bowl is part of everyday kitchenware used for hot liquids and foods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20.8%
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
• Verify water absorption ≤0.5% via ASTM C373 test to confirm porcelain classification and avoid earthenware duties
• Provide lab certification for food safety compliance (e.g
• FDA lead limits) to prevent CBP holds at entry
• Declare as individual pieces, not sets, unless meeting specified set criteria to avoid value-based reclassification