6912.00.48.10/Stoneware Dinner Plates/Japan

Stoneware Dinner Plates from Japan

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 — 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%

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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