Meissen Blue Onion China Set from Japan
Historic Meissen Blue Onion pattern features cobalt transfer prints on translucent hard-paste porcelain complete with all specified articles: 26.7cm/15.3cm plates, soup bowls, teacups/saucers, fruit bowls, 38cm platters, 25cm veg dishes, sugars, creamers. HTS 6911.10.38 for sets valued over $200 aggregate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
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