Lenox Eternal Dinner Plates Set from Japan
A set of 12 porcelain dinner plates measuring 25 cm in diameter, valued at $35 per dozen, featuring elegant white gold-rimmed design. These plates are fired porcelain tableware with low water absorption, qualifying under HTS 6911.10.52.00 due to their size and value range for plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm.
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
• Verify water absorption ≤0.5% via ASTM C373 test to confirm porcelain classification
• Provide detailed value declarations per dozen and exact dimensions for Customs review
• Avoid misdeclaration as sets; classify based on individual article values to prevent reclassification