HTS tariff line · chapter 69
6912.00.10
Of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze which, on teapots, may be any color, but which, on other articles, must be mottled, streaked or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt
Analysis
HTS 6912.00.10 covers of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a… under heading 6912 (ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than…).
Within this group the rate runs from 3.9% to 28%. Compared with 6912.00.20 (hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware), which pays 28%, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 27.3 percentage points.
This line's footnotes point to one additional provision in Chapter 99: 9903.90.08 (measures on products of Russia). Chapter 99 duties are added on top of the general rate for goods of the countries they name, and they change more often than the rest of the schedule, so check the current CBP guidance before you rely on a total.
The general duty rate is 0.7% of the customs value, which is at the low end of the rates in chapter 69 (27th percentile of 82 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $70 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%, 35.7 times the general rate.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6912.00.20 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware | 28% |
| 6912.00.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $38 | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.39 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38 | 4.5% |
| 6912.00.41 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids; candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets | 3.9% |
| 6912.00.44 | Mugs and other steins | 10% |
| 6912.00.45 | Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen | 4.5% |
| 6912.00.46 | Other: serviette rings | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.48 | Other: other | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.50 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china: other | 6% |
Chapter 99 provisions in the footnotes
- 9903.90.08 measures on products of Russia
Articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter