Lustrous Glazed Mexican Terra Cotta Vase from China
An ornamental vase crafted from reddish earthenware with a high-luster brown-black glaze achieved through metallic salts, featuring streaked patterns. Primarily used for decorative centerpieces rather than holding water. Classified under HTS 6913.90.30.00 for its fired earthenware body, reddish hue, and specific metallic oxide finish.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document glaze application and firing process to prove compliance with the HTS description's metallic oxide/salt requirements
• Ensure thickness and weight meet ornamental standards; bulky items risk scrutiny as non-ceramic under Chapter 68
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'decorative only' to distinguish from functional pottery in 6912