Melamine Dinner Plate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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