Melamine Dinner Plate
A durable, lightweight melamine plastic plate designed for everyday dining use. It falls under HTS 3924.10.20.00 as it is specifically enumerated as a 'plate' in the subheading for plastic tableware and kitchenware.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed primarily for kitchen use like food prep
Kitchenware subheading applies to items like mixing bowls rather than enumerated tableware.
If sold in bulk as semi-manufactured articles
Articles for conveyance of goods may apply if not finished tableware for household use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material composition to confirm it is plastic and not ceramic to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying item type (e.g
• 'plates') and dimensions for customs valuation
• Check for food-contact safety certifications like FDA compliance to prevent import holds
Related Products under HTS 3924.10.20.00
Plastic Coffee Cup
A reusable plastic cup intended for serving hot beverages like coffee at the table. Classified under HTS 3924.10.20.00 as 'cups' are explicitly listed in this plastic tableware subheading.
Melamine Saucer
A small plastic saucer paired with teacups for catching drips during meals. It qualifies for HTS 3924.10.20.00 due to explicit inclusion of 'saucers' in the tableware category.
Plastic Soup Bowl
A deep plastic bowl specifically shaped for serving soups and liquids at meals. Directly covered by HTS 3924.10.20.00 as 'soup bowls' are named in the subheading.
Cereal Bowl Set
Shallow plastic bowls designed for breakfast cereals and cold dishes. Falls under HTS 3924.10.20.00 as 'cereal bowls' are expressly provided for in plastic tableware.
Plastic Sugar Bowl
A lidded plastic container for table sugar during meals. Classified in HTS 3924.10.20.00 because 'sugar bowls' are listed among plastic tableware items.
Plastic Creamer Pitcher
A small plastic pitcher for serving cream or milk at the table. Meets HTS 3924.10.20.00 criteria as 'creamers' are enumerated plastic tableware.