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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of tableware & similar articles in sets, no precious metal plating (SITC 69662) totaled $6.0M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Tableware & Similar Articles in Sets, No Precious Metal Plating paid $521K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.0% on $7.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tableware & Similar Articles in Sets, No Precious Metal Plating imports of $6.0M in April 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnplated tableware sets — covering matched collections of plates, bowls, serving pieces, and similar articles sold together — occupy a distinct classification from both individually sold items and precious-metal-plated goods. The set configuration is the key commercial and customs distinction: a mixed set containing even one plated piece would shift classification. Many lines in this category face Section 301 exposure depending on country of origin, making supplier diversification a live concern for importers of consumer housewares.
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Customs generally requires that the articles be put up together for retail sale, complementary in function, and presented as a unit. A mixed assortment packed together for bulk distribution typically does not qualify as a set; the retail packaging and marketing intent matter at the time of importation.
The lack of precious metal plating is the primary classification trigger separating this group from plated counterparts. Duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy measures (such as Section 301 tariffs) apply based on the material composition and origin of the unplated articles, so importers should confirm the base material and country of origin before entry.
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