Blue Earthenware Mixing Bowl from Japan
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 — 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
• 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