Ceramic Plant Saucer from Japan
Earthenware saucer under flower pots to catch drainage, fired clay construction. HTS 6914.90.80.00 as other, not qualifying as ornamental under 6913. Absorbs >3% water per ASTM C373 testing.
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
• Test and certify water absorption; thin pieces may appear stoneware but test governs
• Bulk garden supply packaging flags commercial vs retail end-use
• Avoid bundling with live plants to prevent agricultural import complications