Lenox Federal Platinum Tea Cup and Saucer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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