Ceramic Beer Stein
Traditional German-style ceramic beer stein holding 1 liter, with a pewter lid and relief-molded design. Crafted from dense stoneware fired after shaping, it meets non-china criteria for mugs and steins in HTS 6912.00.44.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of bone chinaware containing 25%+ calcined bone
Bone chinaware mugs have specific subheading due to phosphate composition altering classification.
If imported as souvenir or decorative item without food/beverage use
Non-tableware household ceramics like decorative steins go to other household articles in 6913.
If unglazed or decorated solely with engobe
Unglazed laboratory or technical ceramics differ from glazed tableware in heading 6909.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the stein as a single article if lid is permanently attached or imported together per US notes
• Ensure firing temperature exceeded 800°C to qualify as ceramic under Chapter 69; provide kiln records
• Label as stoneware if clay-based with 1-3% absorption to distinguish from higher-absorption earthenware
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Hand-Thrown Earthenware Stein
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