6912.00.35/Stoneware Dinner Set - Basic Pattern/Germany

Stoneware Dinner Set - Basic Pattern from Germany

A complete stoneware tableware set including 12 dinner plates (26.7 cm), 12 salad plates (15.3 cm), 12 tea cups with saucers, 12 soup bowls (17.8 cm), 12 fruit bowls (12.7 cm), 1 platter (38.1 cm), 1 vegetable dish (25.4 cm), 1 sugar bowl, and 1 creamer, all in a simple solid color pattern. This set qualifies for HTS 6912.00.35 because it meets the 'available in specified sets' criteria per U.S. Note 6(b) and the aggregate value of the specified articles is under $38. Stoneware is defined as clay-based ceramic with water absorption not exceeding 3% and natural opacity.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Verify the aggregate value of the 12 plates, 12 cups/saucers, etc

• does not exceed $38 using customs valuation rules; include documentation proving the full specified set is available in this pattern

• Ensure water absorption testing per ASTM C373 confirms stoneware specs (≤3% absorption)

• Avoid misdeclaration as porcelain to prevent reclassification