China Votive Candle Holder from Germany
A small porcelain cup-shaped holder for votive candles, glazed and fired to standard china specs. Classified in HTS 6914.10.8000 as other porcelain articles, not luminaires (Ch.94) or electrical. Inorganic nonmetallic fired body per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from glass (Ch.70) with clay-based composition affidavits
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking tiles; confirm <3.2 cm thickness if questioned
• No binders like phosphates if claiming pure porcelain to match definitions