Royal Doulton Pacific Blue Dinner Plates from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
36%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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%