Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 6912.00
6912.00.35: Ceramic tableware (non-porcelain): 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
Ceramic tableware (non-porcelain)
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 2 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6912.00 Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china:
- Tableware and kitchenware:
- Other:
- Other:
- Available in specified sets:
- 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
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
No additional measures recorded for this origin.
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General (MFN) | — | 9.8% |
| US–Australia FTA AU | Australia | Free |
| US–Bahrain FTA BH | Bahrain | Free |
| US–Chile FTA CL | Chile | Free |
| US–Colombia TPA CO | Colombia | Free |
| US–Israel FTA IL | Israel | Free |
| US–Jordan FTA JO | Jordan | Free |
| US–Korea FTA KR | South Korea | Free |
| US–Morocco FTA MA | Morocco | Free |
| US–Oman FTA OM | Oman | Free |
| CAFTA-DR P | Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua | Free |
| US–Panama TPA PA | Panama | Free |
| US–Peru TPA PE | Peru | Free |
| USMCA S | Canada, Mexico | Free |
| US–Singapore FTA SG | Singapore | Free |
| Column 2 | Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus | 55% |
Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).
Subdivisions
- 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%
- 6912.00.35.10 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 Dz Pcs
- 6912.00.35.50 Other Dz Pcs
Same subheading in other tariffs
USA lines: 6912.00
- 6912.00.10Of 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
- 6912.00.20Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware
- 6912.00.35In 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
- 6912.00.39In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38
- 6912.00.41Steins 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
- 6912.00.44Mugs and other steins
- 6912.00.45Cups 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
- 6912.00.46Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles: tableware and kitchenware, other, other, other, serviette rings
- 6912.00.48Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles: tableware and kitchenware, other, other, other, other
- 6912.00.50Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles: other
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N361199 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a cowboy boot cup from China
- N360981 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of two ceramic cups from China
- N357549 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a ceramic mug and handled ceramic cups from China
- N357308 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a ceramic toothbrush holder from China
- 600015436 HMRC
The item is a dog bowl for food and water. The round bowl has a glossy ruby red finish with gold details and a flanged base. The bowl is made from a composite material comprising of 60% recycled ceramics and 40% stoneware. The recycled ceramic component is derived from post-consumer ceramic waste…
- 600015174 HMRC
Ramen Gift Set that contains 2 sets. Each set contains nongshim shin spicy ramen, furikake seasoning, wasabi flavour soy sauce, honey ginger flavour hot sauce, ceramic stoneware bowl and chopsticks. The nongshim shin spicy ramen contains the following ingredients: noodles (wheat flour, potato…
- 600014925 HMRC
A mug made from ceramic stoneware. The mug comes with a coloured card retail insert with the words " Plant pot mug". The main body of the mug is an earthy terracotta colour and has a reactive glaze on the upper rim of the product. There is a white disc on the front face of the mug, written in black…
- 600014092 HMRC
A white drinking mug featuring a vertical red striped patterned design on the outside. Made from stoneware. Packaged together with an identical mug and a small melamine tray with raised edges, of the same pattern, which is designed for the two mugs to fit comfortably onto.
115 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
HTS code 6912.00.35 is a line of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under HS subheading 6912.00 (ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles).
The general duty is 9.8%.
2 statistical sub-lines below it are used in the declaration.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 4%–8%, the EU duty is 5%–9%, the Türkiye duty is 5%–9%, the Canada duty is 0%–7%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is 2.3%, the Taiwan duty is 7.5%–10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 6912.00 worth US$403m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 6th with US$15m.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 6912.00.35?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 9.8%. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Is there a lower rate for 6912.00.35 under US trade agreements?
Yes. The Special column reads “Free (A*,AU, BH, CL, CO,D,E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM,P, PA, PE,S, SG)”: the letters in brackets name the agreements and programmes that grant it.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 6912.00 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$175m), followed by Portugal.
Typical products
- bowls, common pottery
- bowls, earthenware
- ceramic jug, pitcher
- jugs, of common pottery
- mug, subliminal printed
- salt and pepper grinder (ceramic grinding plates)
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.