Decorative Ceramic Vase from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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