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%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
• 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