Restaurant Earthenware Salad Plate

9-inch salad plate in red earthenware body absorbing over 3% water, glazed for restaurant service. Fired after shaping for food contact durability. Non-household classification under 6912.00.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China28%+10.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico28%+10.0%38%
🇨🇦Canada28%+10.0%38%
🇩🇪Germany28%+10.0%38%
🇯🇵Japan28%+10.0%38%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6912.00.35Lower: 19.8% vs 38%

If in specified sets with household pattern

US note set criteria apply even to commercial if patterned.

6909.90.00Higher: 39% vs 38%

If laboratory/hospital use

Lab porcelain/earthenware has separate heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct ASTM C373 absorption test; >3% confirms earthenware but same heading

• Provide evidence of bulk commercial sales, not retail

• Ensure no Chapter 69 exclusions like electrical insulators

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