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Raku-Fired Earthenware Vase for Cut Flowers from Japan

Artisan raku-fired earthenware vase holding water for fresh cut flowers on dining tables. Absorbent clay body qualifies as earthenware table accessory under HTS 6912.00.48.

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

• Emphasize table use over pure decoration to maintain tableware status

• Document raku firing process meets Chapter 69 temperature threshold

• Avoid sets with non-qualifying articles triggering exclusions