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
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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