White Ceramic Hotel Dinner Plate
A large 10-inch diameter white stoneware dinner plate designed specifically for hotel and restaurant use, fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements. It features a durable, non-porcelain body with water absorption between 0.5-3% and is intended for commercial food service rather than household use. Classified under 6912.00.20.00 as hotel or restaurant ware, not for household purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold for household use with decorative patterns
Household stoneware tableware falls under 6911, not commercial hotel ware.
If ornamental rather than functional tableware
Decorative ceramic ornaments are classified under 6913, not utilitarian ware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify water absorption is 0.5-3% via ASTM C373 test to confirm stoneware classification, excluding porcelain
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'hotel/restaurant ware' use with buyer affidavits to distinguish from household articles
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments reduce duty risks under multifunction rules
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