Villeroy & Boch Premium Porcelain Service from Japan
Villeroy & Boch's premium lines like Audun or La Boule feature fired white porcelain with elegant patterns on complete dinner services meeting all specified set requirements: 12 large/small plates, 12 cups/saucers/soups/fruits, platters, veg dishes, sugar/creamer. HTS 6911.10.38 due to high-value aggregate over $200.
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
• Provide English translations of foreign catalogs proving same-pattern specified articles availability
• For container loads, segregate by pattern to facilitate CBP aggregate value verification
• Include fired porcelain certification; avoid 'ceramic' generic terms that trigger testing