Royal Doulton Pacific Blue Dinner Plates

These 26.7 cm porcelain dinner plates feature the Pacific Blue pattern with delicate floral motifs and cobalt blue borders, part of a complete dinnerware set meeting U.S. Note 6(b) requirements. Classified under HTS 6911.10.35.10 as plates not over 27.9 cm in a specified set valued under $56 aggregate. The fired porcelain body is translucent with low water absorption per chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China26%+17.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico26%+10.0%36%
🇨🇦Canada26%+10.0%36%
🇩🇪Germany26%+10.0%36%
🇯🇵Japan26%+10.0%36%

Alternative Classifications

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

6912.00.35Lower: 19.8% vs 43.5%

If stoneware material

Stoneware absorbs ≤3% water, naturally opaque, shifts from porcelain/china to heading 6912.

6911.10.37.10Lower: 25.5% vs 43.5%

If aggregate value exceeds $56 but ≤$100

Value-based subheading within same set classification; higher value moves to next tier.

6913.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 43.5%

If sold as individual plates, not in qualifying sets

Without full specified set availability per U.S. Note 6(a), classifies as other porcelain articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the pattern includes all U.S

Note 6(b) articles (12 plates, cups/saucers, etc.) to qualify as 'available in specified sets'

Document aggregate value of specified articles ≤$56 using commercial invoices for CBP review

Test water absorption via ASTM C373 to confirm porcelain (≤0.5% absorption); earthenware exceeds 3%