Porcelain Serviette Ring with Floral Motif from China
A delicate porcelain serviette ring featuring hand-painted floral designs, fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements for ceramic tableware. Classified under HTS 6911.10.60.00 as it is a porcelain (low water absorption, translucent) article specifically for holding napkins at the table. Not considered earthenware due to its fine body composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify porcelain composition via ASTM C373 water absorption test (<0.5% to qualify as porcelain/china, not earthenware)
• Include firing certificates proving post-shaping firing above 800°C; provide pattern documentation if part of sets
• Label as 'porcelain tableware' to avoid scrutiny; common pitfall is classifying with metal napkin rings in Chapter 73