Nicaraguan Ceramic Coffee Mug

Wheel-thrown ceramic mug with hand-painted volcano motif from Nicaraguan pottery village. Household item acquired for personal use during travel, qualifies under HTS 9804.00.72 exemption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6912.00.46.00Higher: 19.8% vs 10%

If tableware set

Ceramic mugs in sets classified as household articles in chapter 69

6913.90.50.00Higher: 23.5% vs 10%

If ornamental over 30% decorative value

Primarily decorative ceramics shift to ornamental provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Wrap securely for transport; declare ceramics for inspection; ensure aggregate value compliance

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