Wedgwood Soho Platinum Teacup and Saucer from Japan
Premium stoneware teacups valued over $5.25 per dozen paired with saucers over $3 per dozen, featuring white body with platinum rims and subtle banding. As non-porcelain ceramic tableware fired after shaping with stoneware characteristics (clay-based, opaque, <3% absorption), it fits HTS 6912.00.45.00 based on exceeding the specified value thresholds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cup and saucer values separately per dozen; they qualify independently but must meet minimum thresholds
• Include firing process details and water absorption test results (ASTM C373) to confirm stoneware classification
• Avoid importing in 'specified sets' patterns without verifying aggregate value requirements from US notes