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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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