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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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