Tariff Watch13 statistical lines under this heading · 7 distinct Column 1 rates · highest ad valorem total 20.70% from China · lowest 10.00% from Italy
| Origin | Ad valorem layers | Layers | Reported under |
|---|---|---|---|
| China CHN | 20.70% | mfn + s301 + s301 | 9903.88.15 9903.05.31 |
| Vietnam VNM | 13.20% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.84 |
| Thailand THA | 13.20% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.77 |
| Brazil BRA | 13.20% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.27 |
| Japan JPN | 12.50% | s301 | 9903.05.49 |
| South Korea KOR | 12.50% | s301 | 9903.05.71 |
| Mexico MEX | 10.70% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.55 |
| Canada CAN | 10.70% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.29 |
| India IND | 10.70% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.44 |
| United Kingdom GBR | 10.70% | mfn + s301 | 9903.05.81 |
| Germany DEU | 10.00% | s301 | 9903.05.39 |
| Italy ITA | 10.00% | s301 | 9903.05.39 |
| Code | Description | Column 1 | Special | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6912.00.10.00 | 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 | 0.7% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.20.00 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware | 28% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.35.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.35.50 | Other | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.39.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.39.50 | Other | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.41.00 | 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% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.44.00 | Mugs and other steins | 10% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.45.00 | 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% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.46.00 | Serviette rings | 9.8% | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.48.10 | Suitable for food or drink contact | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.48.90 | Other | inherited | Dz Pcs | |
| 6912.00.50.00 | Other | 6% | Dz Pcs |
| Programme | Rate as published | Contribution | Reported under | In force from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Column 1 General (MFN) | 0.7% | 0.70% | — | not established |
Source: USITC, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 2026 HTS Revision 17, published 2026-08-01. Verified 2026-08-31. | ||||
| Section 301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 7.5% | 7.50% | 9903.88.15 | 2019-09-01 |
Status unconfirmed. The second statutory four-year review of this action is running. The continuation-request deadlines for the underlying 2018 actions closed on 2026-07-05 and 2026-08-22 and no continuation notice has been published. There is no evidence of termination either, and the duty is almost certainly still collectible; what we cannot do is cite a document saying so. Source: USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer (List 4A) (84 FR 43304), published 2019-08-20. Verified 2026-08-31. | ||||
| Section 301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% | 12.50% | 9903.05.31 | 2026-07-24 |
Source: USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Various Economies (FR Doc. 2026-15181), published 2026-07-28. Verified 2026-08-31. | ||||
Common questions
- What is the duty rate for HTS 6912?
- Heading 6912 covers ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china. Duty is assessed at the 10-digit statistical line; the figures here are resolved for 6912.00.10.00, the first line under this heading. Its Column 1 rate is 0.7%; other lines under 6912 carry different Column 1 rates. On top of that, the ad valorem total depends on origin: China carries 20.70% and Italy carries 10.00%.
- Why does the rate differ by country for the same HTS code?
- The Column 1 rate is the same for every origin with normal trade relations. Trade-remedy duties under Sections 232, 301 and 338 are imposed by origin, by product, or by both, so two shipments of the same article from different countries can carry very different totals.
- Is this the rate I will actually pay?
- It is the rate that applies to this classification and origin on the date shown. The duty owed on a specific entry also depends on the 10-digit statistical suffix, declared content where a duty is content-based, preference eligibility, and any AD/CVD order in scope.