Hand-Thrown Terracotta Salad Bowl from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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