Melamine Dinner Plate

A durable, lightweight dinner plate made from melamine formaldehyde plastic, used for serving meals at home or picnics. It falls under HTS 3924.10.4000 as plastic tableware not specified elsewhere in the tableware and kitchenware subheadings. The plate's design prioritizes shatter-resistance over fine china aesthetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 13.4%

If supplied as articles for packing goods

Plates primarily used for packaging or transport rather than table service shift to Chapter 39 containers.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 13.4%

If designed for outdoor recreational use only

Permanently displayed or mounted plastic plates for campsites fall under other plastic articles.

6912.00.46.00Higher: 19.8% vs 13.4%

If made of ceramic rather than plastic

Material change to porcelain or stoneware moves to Chapter 69 tableware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify melamine content exceeds 95% by weight per Chapter 39 polymer notes to avoid reclassification

Include FDA compliance documentation for food-contact plastics to pass CBP review

Label with material composition and safe use instructions to prevent common misdeclaration fines

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