China Butter Dish from Japan
A two-part porcelain butter dish with lid for keeping butter fresh and presentable on the table. Its fired white porcelain body is translucent and absorbs minimal water, fitting HTS 6911.10.80 for other household tableware not in specified sets.
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
• Include country of origin marking on base; porcelain must show translucency in thin sections for CBP inspection
• Document firing process proof (>800°C) to distinguish from unfired ceramics excluded from Chapter 69