Porcelain Elephant Statuette from Japan
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.
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
• 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