Royal Doulton Pacific Blue Dinner Plates from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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%