Royal Doulton Pacific Rim Dinner Plate Set

A set of 12 fine china dinner plates measuring 26.7 cm in maximum dimension, part of the Pacific Rim pattern available in specified sets including cups, saucers, soups, fruits, platters, and serveware. Classified under HTS 6911.10.38.10 due to porcelain construction (water absorption <0.5%), availability in full specified set patterns, and aggregate value exceeding $200 for the required articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6911.10.35.10Higher: 43.5% vs 23.5%

If aggregate value of specified set articles is between $56 and $200

Same porcelain tableware and pattern availability, but lower total value per U.S. Note 6(b) shifts to the mid-value subheading.

6912.00.39.10Lower: 14.5% vs 23.5%

If made of stoneware instead of porcelain

Stoneware (clay-based, 0.5-3% water absorption, naturally opaque) falls under Chapter 69 heading 6912 for similar tableware forms.

6913.10.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If not available in specified sets (lacks full pattern assortment)

Porcelain ornamental tableware not meeting U.S. Note 6(a/b) set criteria classifies under 6913 as household articles rather than tableware sets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the pattern meets U.S

Note 6(b) specified set criteria with documentation proving all listed articles (plates, cups, saucers, etc.) are offered for sale

Provide lab test results confirming porcelain body (water absorption ≤0.5% per ASTM C373) and aggregate value calculation for the 12-plate, cup/saucer sets

Avoid misclassification by ensuring plates ≤27.9 cm; common pitfall is importing mixed cast/jiggered sets without averaging absorption ratios