Streaked Black Terra Cotta Wall Plaque from Japan
Ornamental wall plaque featuring artistic motifs, made from reddish earthenware with solidly colored black lustrous glaze via metallic salts. Designed for interior hanging decoration. HTS 6913.90.30.00 applies to its specific earthenware traits: reddish fired body and mottled/streaked metallic oxide coloration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain firing records showing >800°C to comply with Chapter 69 firing requirement
• Avoid decorative claims overlapping Chapter 94 (e.g
• lighting fittings) by specifying non-functional use
• Test for >3% water absorption to differentiate from stoneware in statistical notes