Porcelain Elephant Statuette

A handcrafted porcelain statuette depicting a detailed elephant figure, fired after shaping to achieve its characteristic white, translucent body with low water absorption under 0.5%. It qualifies under HTS 6913.90.50.00 as an ornamental ceramic article primarily used for decoration rather than utility. The piece is glazed and often displayed on shelves or mantels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6912.00.46Lower: 19.8% vs 23.5%

If designed as a functional ashtray or incense holder

Functional ceramic articles for smoking or utility fall under heading 6912 for other household ceramics, not purely ornamental.

6913.10.10Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If made of bone chinaware with 25%+ calcined bone

Bone chinaware statuettes are specifically classified under 6913.10, separate from other porcelain ornaments.

6809.19.00Higher: 38% vs 23.5%

If not fired after shaping or resembles worked stone

Articles not meeting Chapter 69 firing requirements are excluded and may classify under Chapter 68 as millstones or worked articles of stone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the ceramic body meets porcelain criteria (translucent, <0.5% water absorption via ASTM C373) with lab certification to avoid reclassification as earthenware

Include firing temperature documentation (>800°C) to confirm compliance with Chapter 69 requirements

Avoid common pitfalls like importing with functional items (e.g

ashtrays) which may shift to tableware headings