Reddish Earthenware Terracotta Bust Statue from Mexico
A handcrafted bust statue made from earthenware with a characteristic reddish-colored body, fired and finished with a lustrous glaze mottled in dark brown tones using metallic oxides. This ornamental piece is designed for decorative display in homes or galleries. It falls under HTS 6913.90.30.00 due to its earthenware composition, specific reddish body, lustrous glaze, and brown-black metallic streaking.
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Import Tips
• Verify the reddish body color and metallic oxide streaking via lab testing (ASTM C373 for absorption >3%) to confirm earthenware classification
• Provide certificates of firing temperature (>800°C) and glaze composition to avoid exclusion from Chapter 69
• Label as ornamental only; avoid food-contact claims to prevent reclassification under tableware headings