Analysis
Subheading 6911.10 covers tableware and kitchenware, within heading 6911. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 12 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 20 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 26%, applies to 6911.10.35 (in any pattern for which the aggregate value of…).
None of its 12 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 6% to 26% with a median of 8%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
Its 12 lines start with 6911.10.10 (hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not…), 6911.10.15 (valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces), 6911.10.25 (of bone chinaware: other) and 6911.10.35 (in any pattern for which the aggregate value of…); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6911.10.10 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware | 25% |
| 6911.10.15 | Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces | 8% |
| 6911.10.25 | Of bone chinaware: other | 6% |
| 6911.10.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $56 | 26% |
| 6911.10.37 | Aggregate value not over $200 | 8% |
| 6911.10.38 | Aggregate value over $200 | 6% |
| 6911.10.41 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids, candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets | 6.3% |
| 6911.10.45 | Mugs and other steins | 14% |
| 6911.10.52 | Cups valued over $8 but not over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $5.25 but not over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $9.30 but not over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 but not over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $11.50 but not over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $40 but not over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $23 but not over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $20 but not over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $50 but not over $180 per dozen | 8% |
| 6911.10.58 | Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $180 per dozen | 6% |
| 6911.10.60 | Other: serviette rings | 20.8% |
| 6911.10.80 | Other: other | 20.8% |