Stoneware Dinner Plates from Germany
These large stoneware plates, typically 10-12 inches in diameter, are fired ceramic dishes with a durable, non-porcelain body that absorbs less than 3% water. Classified under HTS 6912.00.48.10 as stoneware tableware suitable for food contact, distinct from translucent porcelain or highly absorbent earthenware.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify water absorption under 3% via ASTM C373 testing to confirm stoneware status; ensure FDA compliance for food contact with lead/cadmium limits; avoid misclassification as porcelain if body is opaque