Decorative Ceramic Vase

A handcrafted earthenware vase fired after shaping, featuring intricate floral motifs for ornamental display in homes. It falls under HTS 6914.90.80.00 as an other ceramic article not specifically covered by prior headings in Chapter 69, being neither tableware nor sanitary ware. The fired clay body absorbs more than 3% water, classifying it as earthenware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6913.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 40.6%

If designed primarily as an ornamental article for flowers or plants

Heading 6913 covers statuettes and ornamental ceramic articles, including vases intended for floral decoration rather than general display.

6912.00.46Lower: 19.8% vs 40.6%

If sold as part of a specified tableware set with plates, cups, and saucers in matching pattern

Articles available in specified sets for food service fall under 6912 for other household ceramic tableware.

6911.10Lower: 30.8% vs 40.6%

If made of porcelain or bone chinaware with low water absorption under 0.5%

Porcelain ornamental articles classify under 6911 rather than 'other' in 6914 due to material composition and translucency.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify firing temperature exceeded 800°C and conduct ASTM C373 water absorption test to confirm earthenware status over 3%

Provide certificates of origin and material composition to avoid misclassification as porcelain or stoneware