US import duty on home & kitchen
Household goods swing wildly by material: ceramic tableware can reach 9.8%, stainless cookware runs 2%, and enameled cast iron is Free. The calculator uses a representative mid rate — the table below shows the common cases.
Home duty rates at a glance
| Item | HTS code | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic mugs / dinnerware | 6912.00.50 | 6% |
| Stainless steel pot or pan | 7323.93.00 | 2% |
| Enameled cast iron Dutch oven | 7323.92.00 | Free |
| Table lamp (LED) | 9405.31.00 | 8% |
Key facts
- Ceramic tableware (HTS 6912): 0.7–9.8% by type and pattern
- Stainless steel cookware (HTS 7323.93): 2%
- Enameled cast iron cookware (HTS 7323.92): Free
- LED table & floor lamps (HTS 9405.31): 8%
Don't forget the fees
- MPF processing fee: from $2.69 (informal entry)
- Carrier brokerage: USPS flat $9.35; UPS/FedEx/DHL vary
- Country-of-origin surcharges stack on top of MFN rates
Home duty by origin country
FAQs
Why does ceramic tableware have such a range?
Rates turn on the specific article and even the decoration pattern — ordinary earthenware can be under 1%, while certain mugs, steins, and hotel-grade ware reach 9.8–28%. The schedule's ceramic lines are among the most fragmented in the book.
Is cast iron really free?
Enameled cast iron cookware (7323.92) enters Free — the famous French ovens owe nothing in tariff. Stainless steel is 2%, and other metal kitchenware 3.4–8.2%.
Does this cover furniture?
No — this category covers tableware, cookware, and lighting. Furniture classifies under HTS 9403 with its own rates; check the heading before ordering large pieces.