Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 6911.10
6911.10.38: Porcelain tableware and kitchenware: Aggregate value over $200
Porcelain tableware and kitchenware
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 2 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6911 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china:
- 6911.10 Tableware and kitchenware:
- Other:
- Other:
- Available in specified sets:
- In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56:
- 6911.10.38 Aggregate value over $200
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutySection 301 — China — technology transfer, IP and innovation (2018 actions and 2024 four-year review) 7.5%
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- from 1 September 2019
- Legal act
- HTSUS 9903.88.15
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General (MFN) | — | 6% |
| US–Australia FTA AU | Australia | Free |
| US–Bahrain FTA BH | Bahrain | Free |
| US–Chile FTA CL | Chile | Free |
| US–Colombia TPA CO | Colombia | Free |
| US–Israel FTA IL | Israel | Free |
| US–Jordan FTA JO | Jordan | Free |
| US–Korea FTA KR | South Korea | Free |
| US–Morocco FTA MA | Morocco | Free |
| US–Oman FTA OM | Oman | Free |
| CAFTA-DR P | Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua | Free |
| US–Panama TPA PA | Panama | Free |
| US–Peru TPA PE | Peru | Free |
| USMCA S | Canada, Mexico | Free |
| US–Singapore FTA SG | Singapore | Free |
| Column 2 | Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus | 75% |
Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).
Subdivisions
- 6911.10.38 Aggregate value over $200 6%
- 6911.10.38.10 Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension Dz Pcs
- 6911.10.38.50 Other Dz Pcs
Same subheading in other tariffs
6911.10 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware
UK 12% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 12% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 12% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free – 7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 3.5% 
Mexico 15% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Japan 2.3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA lines: 6911.10
- 6911.10.10Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware
- 6911.10.15Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces
- 6911.10.25Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware, other, of bone chinaware, other
- 6911.10.35In 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
- 6911.10.37Aggregate value not over $200
- 6911.10.38Aggregate value over $200
- 6911.10.41Steins 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
- 6911.10.45Mugs and other steins
- 6911.10.52Cups 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
- 6911.10.58Cups 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
- 6911.10.60Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware, other, other, other, serviette rings
- 6911.10.80Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware, other, other, other, other
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H320944 U.S. CBP
Protest and Application for Further Review (AFR) No. 5206-21-100466; Classification of Hotel and Restaurant Porcelain Tableware
- N347310 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a ceramic-handled cup, a ballpoint pen, and a miniature plastic ball from China
- N303061 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of spice grinders from China.
- N303032 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of porcelain and slate serving platters from China.
- 600011074 HMRC
The product is a black porcelain mug that has a printed bee design. The mug is made from porcelain and the handle of the mug is connected by clay. It is glazed, the decal is attached, then it is fired in a kiln. The mug holds a capacity of 340mls and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It is…
- 600008893 HMRC
A plain white ceramic soup/cereal bowl, declared to be of porcelain- dishwasher and microwave safe. 150mm circumference.
- 600008892 HMRC
A plain white ceramic dinner plate - declared to be of porcelain - 270mm mm circumference. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 6911.10.38 is one of 12 lines under subheading 6911.10, tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet.
The general duty is 6%.
2 statistical sub-lines below it are used in the declaration.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 12%, the EU duty is 12%, the Türkiye duty is 12%, the Canada duty is 0%–7%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is 2.3%, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 20% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 6911.10 worth US$378m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 4th with US$28m.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 6911.10.38?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 6%. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Is there a lower rate for 6911.10.38 under US trade agreements?
Yes. The Special column reads “Free (A*,AU, BH, CL, CO,D,E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM,P, PA, PE,S, SG)”: the letters in brackets name the agreements and programmes that grant it.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 6911.10 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$195m), followed by France.
Typical products
- ash trays, porcelain or china
- baking dishes, porcelain or china
- bowls, porcelain or china
- bread bins, porcelain or china
- butter dishes, porcelain or china
- casseroles, porcelain or china
- china cups
- chopping boards, porcelain or china
- coffee cups, porcelain or china
- dinner plates, porcelain or china
- dinnerware, porcelain or china
- food plates, porcelain or china
- jugs, porcelain or china
- mugs, porcelain or china
- mustard pots, porcelain or china
- plates, porcelain or china
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.