Red Clay Teapot with Lustrous Glaze from China
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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Import Tips
• 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