Hand-Painted Ceramic Trinket Dish from Japan
Small earthenware dish fired after shaping for holding jewelry or small items, adorned with hand-painted patterns. HTS 6914.90.80.00 applies as other household ceramic articles not fitting tableware definitions. Water absorption exceeds 3%, confirming earthenware per US notes.
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
• Include lab test results for water absorption to support earthenware claim and duty rate
• Avoid importing with food service sets to prevent aggregation under 'specified sets' rules