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Melamine Salad Bowl from Japan

Large melamine serving bowl with wooden-look finish for family-style salad presentation. HTS 3924.10.4000 for other plastic tableware; lightweight alternative to ceramic. UV-resistant for outdoor dining.

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

• Melamine-formaldehyde copolymers must meet 95% content threshold

• Formaldehyde emission test results required for food safety

• Surface decoration doesn't change plastic classification base