Hand-Thrown Terracotta Salad Bowl from Japan
A wide, shallow terracotta bowl ideal for serving salads, hand-thrown from clay and fired without high-end glazing, absorbing over 3% water per US note definitions. Classified in HTS 6912.00.48.90 for other earthenware kitchenware excluding porcelain. Its rustic appearance suits casual dining.
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
• Label as earthenware with fiber/clay content; test absorption to differentiate from stoneware
• Package securely to prevent chipping during transit; declare as kitchenware, not ornamental
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain clay imports from Asia; use HTS lookup tools