Melamine Dinner Plate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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