China Toothpick Holder from Germany
A decorative porcelain holder for toothpicks with a glazed finish and translucent fired body meeting china standards. Classified under HTS 6914.10.8000 as 'other' porcelain articles, distinct from kitchenware or lab ware. Firing exceeds 800°C, confirming Chapter 69 applicability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'porcelain' only if absorption test confirms ≤0.5% water uptake; otherwise, risks earthenware classification
• Document non-tableware use to prevent misclassification under 6911/6912 patterns or sets
• Ensure no electrical components, as insulators are excluded to Chapter 85