Mikasa Italian Countryside China Set from China
Mikasa's Italian Countryside pattern features white porcelain with subtle platinum edge detailing on complete sets of dinner plates, luncheon plates, soup bowls, teacups with saucers, fruit bowls, platters, vegetable bowls, covered sugars, and creamers. HTS 6911.10.38 applies due to porcelain material and aggregate value over $200 for specified U.S. Note 6(b) articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Use commercial invoices showing US retail values for aggregate calculation; appraisement based on identical/similar goods if unavailable
• Label shipments clearly as 'porcelain tableware - specified sets over $200 aggregate' with pattern name
• Test random samples for water absorption; >0.5% risks reclassification from porcelain to stoneware