Ceramic Door Knob from Japan
Fired ceramic doorknob with brass fittings, shaped from clay and high-temp processed for durability. Falls under HTS 6914.90.80.00 as other ceramic articles, excluding Chapter 83 metal fittings. Essential clay ingredient meets Chapter 69 raw material criteria.
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
• Prove ceramic is principal material (over 50% by weight) to stay in Chapter 69 vs Chapter 83
• Architectural end-use documentation prevents reclassification as furniture parts in Chapter 94