Porcelain Cup & Saucer

Ceramic mugs fall under HS 6912; glass drinkware falls under HS 7013. Confirm per SKU, since ceramic and glass are classified under entirely different chapters.

A standard ceramic mug (China, 300–500 unit run) lands around $2–4; a porcelain cup and saucer set runs $4–8; a double-wall glass coffee cup runs $3–6, driven by the more complex two-layer glass forming process.

Ceramic for everyday durability and heat retention at a lower cost; porcelain for a more refined, formal look at higher cost and fragility; glass when showing the drink's color matters, paired with double-wall construction for hot beverages.

A perforated basket or insert sits inside the mug, holding loose-leaf tea while allowing water to circulate through it; the infuser is lifted out once the tea has steeped, avoiding a separate strainer or teapot.

Typically 300–500 units per design and glaze color, since ceramic firing and glazing are done in kiln batches that need a minimum run to be efficient.

It requires forming two glass layers with a sealed air gap between them, a more complex process than single-wall glass. It's worth the cost when a hot beverage needs to be held comfortably without a sleeve, common in espresso bar settings.

The glaze must be certified food-safe and typically dishwasher- and microwave-safe for practical use; confirm glaze composition, since decorative glazes can vary in food-contact safety standards by market.