Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 6911.10, 6912.00
- Chapter
- 69: Ceramic products
- Candidate codes
- 2
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 29
- General duty (MFN)
- 25%, 8%, 6%, 26%
Summary
Mugs imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 6911.10 when it is tableware of porcelain or china, and under 6912.00 when it is of ceramics other than porcelain or china, such as stoneware or earthenware. They sit in headings 69.11, “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china” and 69.12, “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china”. The tariff of the United States has 29 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6911.10 and 6912.00 is 25%, 8%, 6% or 26%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Is the mug porcelain or china, or another ceramic such as stoneware? Use 6911.10 when it is tableware of porcelain or china. Use 6912.00 when it is of ceramics other than porcelain or china, such as stoneware or earthenware.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 7013.37 applies when it is a drinking glass of glass that is not lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
Goods of mixed materials are generally classified by the material that gives them their essential character.
Codes for mugs
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to mugs.
- 6911.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Tableware and kitchenware”
Heading 69.11: “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china”
Applies when it is tableware of porcelain or china.
- 6912.00
Most likely
Legal text: “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china”
Heading 69.12: “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china”
Applies when it is of ceramics other than porcelain or china, such as stoneware or earthenware.
- 7013.37
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Other drinking glasses, other than of glass ceramics: Other”
Heading 70.13: “Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 70.10 or 70.18)”
Applies when it is a drinking glass of glass that is not lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 29 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6911.10 and 6912.00 is 25%, 8%, 6% or 26%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 6911.10
- 6911.10.10.00“Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware”25%
- 6911.10.15.00“Other › Of bone chinaware › Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces”8%
- 6911.10.25.00“Other › Of bone chinaware › Other”6%
- 6911.10.35.10“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › 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 $56 › 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”26%
- 6911.10.35.50“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › 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 $56 › Other”26%
- 6911.10.37.10“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56 › Aggregate value not over $200 › 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”8%
- 6911.10.37.50“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56 › Aggregate value not over $200 › Other”8%
- 6911.10.38.10“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56 › Aggregate value over $200 › 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”6%
- 6911.10.38.50“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56 › Aggregate value over $200 › Other”6%
- 6911.10.41.00“Other › Other › Other › Steins 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”6.3%
- 6911.10.45.00“Other › Other › Other › Mugs and other steins”14%
- 6911.10.52.00“Other › Other › Other › Cups valued over $8 but not over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $5.25 but not over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $9.30 but not over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 but not over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $11.50 but not over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $40 but not over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $23 but not over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $20 but not over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $50 but not over $180 per dozen”8%
- 6911.10.58.00“Other › Other › Other › Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $180 per dozen”6%
- 6911.10.60.00“Other › Other › Other › Serviette rings”20.8%
- 6911.10.80.10“Other › Other › Other › Other › Suitable for food or drink contact”20.8%
- 6911.10.80.90“Other › Other › Other › Other › Other”20.8%
Under 6912.00
- 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 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”0.7%
- 6912.00.20.00“Other › Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware”28%
- 6912.00.35.10“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › 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 › 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”9.8%
- 6912.00.35.50“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › 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 › Other”9.8%
- 6912.00.39.10“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38 › 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”4.5%
- 6912.00.39.50“Other › Other › Available in specified sets › In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38 › Other”4.5%
- 6912.00.41.00“Other › Other › Other › Steins 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”3.9%
- 6912.00.44.00“Other › Other › Other › Mugs and other steins”10%
- 6912.00.45.00“Other › Other › Other › 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 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”4.5%
- 6912.00.46.00“Other › Other › Other › Serviette rings”9.8%
- 6912.00.48.10“Other › Other › Other › Other › Suitable for food or drink contact”9.8%
- 6912.00.48.90“Other › Other › Other › Other › Other”9.8%
- 6912.00.50.00“Other”6%
Similar products
Products in the same category as mugs, or classified under the same headings.
- Bath towelsHS 6302.60
- Bed sheetsHS 6302.31, 6302.21
- CandlesHS 3406.00
- DuvetsHS 9404.40
- Kitchen knivesHS 8211.92
- PillowsHS 9404.90
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for mugs?
Mugs imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 6911.10 when it is tableware of porcelain or china, and under 6912.00 when it is of ceramics other than porcelain or china, such as stoneware or earthenware. They sit in headings 69.11, “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china” and 69.12, “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china”.
Does the material change the HS code for mugs?
Yes. Use 6911.10 when it is tableware of porcelain or china. Use 6912.00 when it is of ceramics other than porcelain or china, such as stoneware or earthenware.
What is the duty on mugs imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6911.10 and 6912.00 is 25%, 8%, 6% or 26%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for mugs by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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