Ceramics & Pottery — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India exports a broad range of ceramics to the US — from blue pottery and terracotta decoratives to fine bone china dinnerware. Duty rates vary by material (porcelain vs. stoneware vs. earthenware) and use (decorative vs. food contact).

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)
2.5%–13%

Decorative ceramics (6913.90) are typically 5.6%–7.2%. Tableware (6912) is 4.5%–9.8%. Porcelain tableware (6911) can reach 13%.

Common HS codes for Ceramics & Pottery

HS code Description Look up exact rate
6911.10 Tableware and kitchenware — porcelain or china Look up
6912.00 Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles — other than porcelain/china Look up
6913.10 Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles — porcelain or china Look up
6913.90 Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles — other Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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Lead and cadmium testing (food-contact)
US Consumer Product Safety Commission / FDA
Required for ceramic items intended to hold food or drink. CPSA 16 CFR Part 1303 limits lead in surface coatings.
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🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

  • Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
  • Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
  • Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
  • ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
  • Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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