Lenox Federal Platinum Tea Cup and Saucer from Germany
Fine bone china tea cups (capacity ~200ml) with matching saucers from the Federal Platinum pattern, part of complete specified sets including plates, soups, and serveware valued over $200 aggregate. Meets HTS 6911.10.38.10 as porcelain (translucent, low absorption), explicitly listed tableware in high-value sets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include pattern catalogs or retailer listings proving specified set availability (12 cups/saucers minimum in same pattern)
• Bone china requires documentation of ≥25% calcined bone content if claiming under U.S
• Note porcelain definitions
• Watch for saucer/cup matching; mismatched patterns can disqualify set status leading to higher individual article duties