Pewter-Lidded Ceramic Beer Stein
A traditional stoneware beer stein featuring a permanently attached pewter lid, fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements. It falls under HTS 6912.00.41.00 as a specific stein with attached pewter lid, not porcelain or china, used for serving beverages. The non-porcelain body absorbs more than 0.5% water and is opaque.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of porcelain or china
Porcelain tableware with white, translucent, low-absorption body falls under Chapter 69 heading 6911, not stoneware or earthenware.
If ornamentally decorated
Excessive ornamental designs on >50% surface area reclassify from tableware to ornamental ceramic articles in 6913.
If of iron or steel base with ceramic lid
Exits Chapter 69 entirely; metal-based articles with ceramic components classified by predominant material in Chapter 73.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify stoneware composition via ASTM C373 water absorption test (>0.5% but typically <3% for stoneware) to confirm non-porcelain classification
• Document pewter lid permanence (e.g
• hinged and soldered) to avoid reclassification as separate articles under heading 6913
• Avoid common pitfall of importing with porcelain body, which shifts to 6911.10; provide firing certificates
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