Rustic Stoneware Dinner Plate from Germany
Hand-thrown stoneware plate in earthy tones for serving meals, opaque with ≤3% water absorption. Classified in HTS 6912.00.50.00 as other stoneware tableware, distinct from porcelain and meeting fired ceramic criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide lab reports on water absorption and composition to support stoneware vs. earthenware distinction
• If part of a pattern/set, check if 'specified sets' criteria met to determine correct subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, risking reclassification outside tableware