China Votive Candle Holder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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