Red Clay Teapot with Lustrous Glaze
A traditional teapot made from fine-grained earthenware with a distinctive reddish-colored body and a colorful lustrous glaze permitted under HTS 6912.00.10.00. It is fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements and absorbs more than 3% water, classifying it as earthenware. The glaze on teapots can be any color, distinguishing it from other articles requiring specific brown-black finishes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If water absorption is 5.7% or greater but less than or equal to 12.5%
Higher absorption ranges fall into separate statistical suffixes within the same stoneware/earthenware tableware heading.
If made of porcelain or china with low water absorption under 0.5%
Porcelain tableware with translucent, white body is classified in Chapter 69 heading 6911, not earthenware.
If ornamental and not principally used as tableware
Decorative statues or ornamental earthenware shift to heading 6913 for household articles beyond kitchen/table use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify water absorption exceeds 3% via ASTM C373 test to confirm earthenware status and avoid reclassification to porcelain
• Document reddish body color and glaze type (any color for teapots) with lab reports or manufacturer specs to match subheading criteria
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing with porcelain sets, which could trigger mixture rules or alternative HTS classification
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Solid Brown Glazed Teacup
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