Ceramic Beer Stein from Japan
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.
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
• 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