Spode Blue Italian Porcelain Service from China
Spode's Blue Italian pattern offers willow/chinoiserie designs on classic English porcelain with full specified set composition including all plates, cups/saucers, bowls, platters, serving pieces, sugars, and creamers required by U.S. Note 6(b). High retail values confirm HTS 6911.10.38 classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• UK-origin goods may qualify for preferential treatment; verify origin certificates
• Pattern evolution (minor color changes) still constitutes 'same pattern' if core design retained
• Retail-ready packaging with full set photos aids CBP set determination