US import duty on home & kitchen
This calculator uses other ceramic tableware (HTS 6912.00.50) as its representative home product. 6% is the selected ceramic-ware MFN rate. Porcelain, cookware, lamps and furniture need different classifications.
Home duty rates at a glance
| Item | HTS code | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| Other ceramic tableware | 6912.00.50 | 6% MFN |
Key facts
- Representative product: Other ceramic tableware
- HTS 6912.00.50: 6% MFN
- MFN is the base rate; current origin duties and product exclusions are calculated separately.
- Loss of the $800 de minimis exemption does not remove product-specific duty or postal MPF exemptions.
Don't forget the fees
- MPF depends on date and entry procedure; ordinary mail is generally exempt
- USPS dutiable parcel fee: $9.35; private carrier/formal broker fees need a quote
- Origin duties use product exemptions and, for EU/Japan/Korea, MFN thresholds
Home duty by origin country
FAQs
Does this rate apply to every home item?
6% is the selected ceramic-ware MFN rate. Porcelain, cookware, lamps and furniture need different classifications.
Does shipping enter the customs value?
This model starts with a goods-only price plus required valuation additions. Actual, identifiable international freight supported by carrier/forwarder evidence is excluded from duty value and remains in landed cost. A seller estimate does not establish an allowable exclusion.
Which processing and carrier fees apply?
Fees depend on the entry date and procedure. Ordinary mail is generally exempt from MPF; non-EMS dutiable mail documented by CBP can incur a mail fee. Express-facility fees are paid by operators. Private carrier and formal-entry broker/bond charges require a quote.