Bone China Dinner Plate Set from Japan
A set of 12 bone china dinner plates, each approximately 10.5 inches in diameter, designed for everyday dining and special occasions. Classified under HTS 6911.10.15.00 as bone chinaware tableware valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces, meeting the criteria of containing at least 25% calcined bone with low water absorption and translucency.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify bone content ≥25% via lab testing (ASTM C373 for absorption) to confirm bone chinaware status
• Calculate value per dozen pieces accurately; include all costs in transaction value per 19 CFR 152
• Avoid misdeclaration as sets if not 'available in specified sets' per US notes to prevent reclassification