HS codes / Ceramics and pottery
HS code for ceramic mugs
Ceramic mugs usually ship under 6912.00. Here is the full US code, the duty, the customs description to use, and what would make it a different code.
Based on the example: “Handmade stoneware coffee mug” (stoneware, glaze).
Why this code
This is a functional stoneware drinking mug, so it falls under non-porcelain ceramic tableware. The mug-specific line for ceramic mugs fits it best, consistent with past rulings on stoneware mugs.
Official tariff textCeramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china > Tableware and kitchenware > Other > Other > Other > Mugs and other steins
When it would be a different code
One detail decides it: What is the wholesale or selling price per mug (or per dozen)? Mug duty rates for stoneware depend on value. (Under $5.25 per dozen (about $0.44 each) / Over $5.25 per dozen / Not sure / I'll use the standard mug line)
US duty on a $25 sale, by where it's made
| Made in | Base rate | Extra tariff | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10% | 10% (Section 301) | $5.00 (20%) |
| Germany (EU) | 10% | None | $2.50 (10%) |
| Canada | 10% | 10% (Section 301) | $5.00 (20%) |
| Australia | 10% | 12.5% (Section 301) | $5.63 (22.5%) |
| India | 10% | 10% (Section 301) | $5.00 (20%) |
| Pakistan | 10% | 10% (Section 301) | $5.00 (20%) |
Estimate for a parcel sent by post, using US rates collected since 24 July 2026 (rates dated 2026-10-22). Since 9 July 2026 Etsy asks sellers outside the US to include this duty in their US price. Upload your shop to see it per product and variation.
Shipping ceramic mugs to the EU
Use the same 6-digit code, 6912.00. Since 1 July 2026 the EU charges a flat €3 duty for each different type of item in a parcel worth €150 or less, so ceramic mugs in one order add €3 however many are in the box.
US Customs rulings for this code
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