Porcelain Butter Dish from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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