Rustic Stoneware Teacup and Saucer from Japan
Bone-colored stoneware teacups with matching saucers, part of a specified set pattern featuring 12 cups/saucers among other articles. Measuring under 22.9 cm, these fired ceramic pieces have natural opacity and absorption under 3%, fitting HTS 6912.00.35.10 for low-value tableware sets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include sales catalog evidence proving the pattern includes all U.S
• Note 6(b) articles like platters and sugars
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring pieces were fired after shaping at ≥800°C, not just cured
• Label shipments clearly distinguishing stoneware from porcelain to prevent reclassification