Matte Black Earthenware Serviette Ring from Japan
Rustic matte black serviette ring from earthenware clay body fired after shaping, absorbing over 3% water per ASTM C373. Ideal for casual dining to organize napkins, classified in HTS 6912.00.46.00 as other non-porcelain/china ceramic serviette rings.
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
• Conduct and retain ASTM C373 absorption tests; earthenware requires >3% to avoid porcelain misclassification
• Separate shipments for earthenware from stoneware to prevent blended duty rate averaging
• Label products clearly as 'earthenware' for CBP verification during examination