Ceramic Glass Decanter with Stopper
A stoneware decanter for liquor or beverages, complete with ceramic or cork stopper, non-porcelain fired body. HTS 6912.00.41.00 explicitly covers decanters as tableware other than china. Opaque body with clay essential ingredient per US notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +12.5% | 16.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of glass rather than ceramic
Glass decanters fall in Chapter 70; Chapter 69 requires fired nonmetallic inorganic materials.
If porcelain body with <0.5% absorption
China/porcelain versions classified separately in 6911 per specific body definitions.
If sold as decorative fountain base
End-use as ornamental article rather than tableware shifts to 6913.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove single-article status for decanter+stopper via import docs to prevent separate classification
• Ensure firing >800°C documented; lower temp curing excludes from Chapter 69
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