Porcelain Butter Dish
A covered porcelain butter dish for storing and serving butter at the table, with knife rest compartment. Falls under HTS 6911.10.80.90 as other household tableware of porcelain, fired after shaping and not a basic serving piece.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily ornamental rather than functional
Decorative porcelain not for practical table use heads to 6913, per chapter scope for household vs ornamental.
If in specified sets by pattern/value
Aggregate value of set components like platters dictates subheading per US Note (b) for 6912.
If not fired after shaping (e.g., polymer-clay hybrid)
Unfired or resin-cured articles exclude from Chapter 69 per note (b), moving to plastics chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab reports confirming <0.5% water absorption to distinguish from stoneware or earthenware alternatives
• Ensure no metallic components that could invoke Chapter 82 exclusions for tool-like articles
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China Teapot with Lid
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China Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
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Porcelain Egg Cup Set
A set of four porcelain egg cups for serving boiled eggs at breakfast, functional tableware. Classed under HTS 6911.10.80.90 as other porcelain items not specified elsewhere.
China Toast Rack
Porcelain toast rack with slots for upright bread slices to cool/drain, vintage tableware style. Fits HTS 6911.10.80.90 as other kitchen article of fired porcelain.
Porcelain Mustard Jar
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