Import duty on ceramic tableware (mugs, cups; not porcelain) into United States
Goods under HS 6912.00 (ceramic tableware (mugs, cups; not porcelain)) are charged 0.7% to 28% general import duty in United States, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 10 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.
The standard import tax rate for United States is not stated on the official pages we could read.
Low-value shipments: Duty-free de minimis (19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C), formerly USD 800) suspended by EO 14324 of 30 July 2025 for all countries. CBP interim final rule effective 24 June 2026 makes the suspension indefinite for all modes other than the international postal network; postal-network shipments are handled separately. Separate gift/traveller exemptions are not covered by this suspension.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lustrOfficial wording"general" : "0.7%" | 0.7% 0.7% |
| 6912.00.20.00 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household wareOfficial wording"general" : "28%" | 28% 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 $38Official wording"general" : "9.8%" | 9.8% 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 $38Official wording"general" : "4.5%" | 4.5% 4.5% |
| 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, spoonOfficial wording"general" : "3.9%" | 3.9% 3.9% |
| 6912.00.44.00 | Mugs and other steinsOfficial wording"general" : "10%" | 10% 10% |
| 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 diaOfficial wording"general" : "4.5%" | 4.5% 4.5% |
| 6912.00.46.00 | Serviette ringsOfficial wording"general" : "9.8%" | 9.8% 9.8% |
| 6912.00.48 | OtherOfficial wording"general" : "9.8%" | 9.8% 9.8% |
| 6912.00.50.00 | OtherOfficial wording"general" : "6%" | 6% 6% |
Estimate your landed costCeramic tableware (mugs, cups; not porcelain): all destinationsImporting into United States