Mottled Brown Earthenware Garden Gnome from Mexico
A decorative garden gnome statuette of reddish earthenware, coated in a streaked black-brown lustrous glaze from metallic oxides for weather resistance and aesthetic appeal. Intended as lawn ornamentation. Meets HTS 6913.90.30.00 criteria: fired earthenware (>3% water absorption), reddish body, and mottled metallic finish.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct water absorption tests per US Note (ASTM C373) to confirm earthenware status and avoid stoneware mix-up
• Include photos and material specs in entry docs to demonstrate ornamental reddish-bodied characteristics
• Beware of sets with functional planters; separate components to prevent tableware or furniture reclassification