Royal Doulton Pacific Blue Dinner Plates from Germany
These 26.7 cm diameter dinner plates are made from high-fired porcelain with a translucent white body absorbing less than 0.5% water, featuring the Pacific Blue pattern. They are part of a specified set including 12 plates, 12 smaller plates, tea cups/saucers, soups, fruits, platter, vegetable dish, sugar, and creamer where the aggregate value exceeds $56 but not $200. Classified under HTS 6911.10.37.10 due to set availability and size criteria for plates not over 27.9 cm.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify the full specified set is offered in the same pattern to qualify under note 6(b); test porcelain body for <0.5% water absorption via ASTM C373
• Declare aggregate value accurately using section 402 valuation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure plates measure ≤27.9 cm max dimension with precise measurement documentation