Blue Earthenware Mixing Bowl from Germany
A large earthenware bowl with blue glaze for kitchen mixing and serving, absorbing >3% water per US note definition. Falls under HTS 6912.00.50.00 as non-porcelain/china household kitchenware, fired ceramic per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct and document ASTM C373 testing to prove >3% absorption, distinguishing from stoneware
• Ensure no exclusion under chapter note (h) for kitchenware mimicking chapter 94 furniture
• Declare as individual articles unless imported as specified sets to avoid value aggregation rules