Royal Doulton Pacific Blue Dinner Plates from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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%