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HTS code for ceramic mug: document ceramic type, decoration, and drinkware use

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A ceramic mug file needs ceramic and household goods facts. The review depends on whether the body is porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, bone china, or another ceramic; whether it is decorated; whether it ships alone or in a gift set; and whether lids, spoons, coasters, or packaging change the imported article.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use record before broker review. The file should describe the mug as imported, including set contents and any non-ceramic parts.

quick answer

For "hts code for ceramic mug", collect ceramic type, capacity, decoration, glaze, handle, lid, spoon, coaster, gift box, set count, food-contact use, origin, and supplier code.

A stoneware coffee mug is not the same file as a porcelain cup-and-saucer set, travel mug with silicone lid, novelty mug with metal spoon, or ceramic planter shaped like a mug. The article's use and contents matter.

facts to collect for a ceramic mug

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Exterior, interior, bottom mark, handle, decoration, packaging, and accessory photos.
Ceramic type: porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, bone china, ceramic not specified, or mixed material.
Capacity, dimensions, glaze, decoration method, printed logo, decal, hand-painted claim, or relief design.
Lid, spoon, coaster, silicone sleeve, cork base, gift box, saucer, or other set contents.
Whether the mug is drinkware, promotional goods, novelty article, candle vessel, planter, or packaging.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the supplier cannot identify the ceramic type, keep it in Missing Facts. If a lid or spoon is included, record its material.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Ceramic type is unsupported.
Mug versus cup, planter, candle jar, or decorative article status is unclear.
Capacity, decoration, glaze, or food-contact use is missing.
Lid, spoon, saucer, coaster, or gift set contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Close CBP CROSS rulings have not been checked.
Duty stack exposure has not been reviewed.

These gaps can move the review between ceramic tableware, ornamental articles, gift sets, candle containers, or mixed-material drinkware.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual article: ceramic mug, porcelain mug, stoneware mug, cup-and-saucer set, travel mug with lid, novelty mug, candle vessel, or planter alternative. Each row should cite a material or use fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the file. If the mug is for drinking and has food-contact packaging, say that. If it arrives filled with candle wax, do not review it like empty drinkware without support.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for ceramic mugs, tableware, cups, novelty drinkware, ceramic containers, and gift sets.

planning path

Start with bottom mark and product photos. Then write a table for ceramic type, capacity, decoration, accessories, set contents, use, origin, and supplier code. If the mug has non-ceramic components, give each one a line.

Duty stack notes should include origin and ceramic-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for a ceramic mug?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does ceramic type matter?

Yes. Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, and bone china should be documented when possible.

What if it comes with a spoon or lid?

List each included item and material before review.

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planning boundary

This ceramic mug HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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