Everyday Stoneware Specified Set from Japan
Basic white stoneware set for daily use, fully compliant with U.S. Note 6(b) quantities and pattern availability, aggregate value under $38. HTS 6912.00.35 applies to this non-porcelain, clay-based fired ceramic tableware with stoneware characteristics (≤3% H2O absorption).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Calculate aggregate value precisely per 12-piece counts and largest sugar/creamer
• Retain firing process docs to prove Chapter 69 eligibility (>800°C)
• Common pitfall: importing partial sets leading to 'other' classification