Stoneware Coffee Mug from Japan
A classic stoneware coffee mug with a capacity of 12 ounces, featuring a matte glaze finish and ergonomic handle. It is made from fired clay-based ceramic that absorbs less than 3% water, classifying it as stoneware under HTS 6912.00.44.00 for non-porcelain mugs used as tableware.
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
• Verify water absorption is under 3% via ASTM C373 testing to confirm stoneware classification and avoid earthenware subheadings
• Include lab test reports and material composition certificates in documentation to prove non-porcelain status
• Watch for misclassification as porcelain if artificially colored; ensure natural opacity for stoneware