6909.90.00.00—Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, other
HTS 6909.90.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 69: Ceramic products, Section XIII: Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and Glassware, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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HTS 6909.90.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, other. It belongs to Chapter 69 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 6909.90.00.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 6909.90.00.00 is 4%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 6909.90.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 6909.90.00.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 6909.90.00.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 6909.90.00.00 is 45%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 6909.90.00.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 6909.90.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 6909.90.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 6909.90.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility