Wedgwood Queensware Dinner Service from China
Classic Wedgwood Queensware set featuring ivory porcelain with blue jasper relief: 12 large plates, 12 smaller plates, 12 tea cups/saucers, soup bowls, fruit dishes, platter, veg bowl, sugar, creamer. Meets HTS 6911.10.38.50 for high-value (> $200) porcelain sets available with all U.S. Note 6(b) articles in matching pattern. Fired china body qualifies under chapter notes for low-absorption, translucent porcelain.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document proof that the full specified set (12 plates each size, cups/saucers, etc.) is sold in this pattern to qualify
• Use ASTM C373 testing for body absorption certification
• Watch for pitfalls in valuing jiggered vs cast pieces per U.S
• Note 6(c)