HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6911108010 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6911900050 | Doc | 42.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6912004100 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6912004500 | Doc | 34.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3924102000 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Groom and Bride Champagne Flutes
Groom and bride champagne flutes are specialized glassware designed for celebratory toasts, typically used during wedding receptions or engagement parties. They are characterized by unique designs intended to symbolize the union of a couple.
Material:
- Glass: The most common material, offering clarity and elegance. Variations include standard soda-lime glass, crystal glass (containing lead oxide for brilliance and weight), and lead-free crystal.
- Acrylic/Plastic: Used for outdoor events or where breakage is a concern, offering durability but generally lacking the aesthetic qualities of glass.
- Stemware: Occasionally made with other materials like ceramic, though less common for champagne flutes.
Purpose:
- Symbolic Toast: The primary purpose is for the couple to share a first toast as husband and wife, signifying their new life together.
- Commemorative Item: Often kept as a keepsake after the wedding.
- Decorative Element: Contribute to the overall aesthetic of the wedding reception.
Function:
- Containment: Holds champagne or other sparkling wine.
- Bubble Retention: The flute shape (tall and narrow) is designed to maintain carbonation and enhance the visual appeal of the bubbles.
- Elegant Drinking Vessel: Provides a refined way to consume celebratory beverages.
Usage Scenarios:
- Wedding Receptions: The most common setting. Used during the first toast, cake cutting, or other key moments.
- Engagement Parties: Used to announce and celebrate the engagement.
- Anniversary Celebrations: Can be used to commemorate wedding anniversaries.
- Professional Photography: Frequently featured in wedding photography.
Common Types/Designs:
- Matching Pair: The most typical design, featuring two identical flutes with a common theme.
- Personalized Flutes: Engraved with names, dates, or other custom messages.
- Embellished Flutes: Decorated with crystals, pearls, ribbons, or floral patterns.
- Themed Flutes: Designed around a specific wedding theme (e.g., nautical, rustic, modern).
- "Mr & Mrs" Flutes: Featuring the titles "Mr" and "Mrs" or similar variations.
- Hand-Painted Flutes: Custom designs painted onto the glass.
- Flutes with Charms: Incorporate charms or pendants related to the couple's interests.
- Two-in-One Flutes: Some designs allow the flutes to be connected, forming a single unit.
The declared goods, “groom and bride champagne cups,” fall under tableware and kitchenware, specifically designed for celebratory occasions. These cups are likely made of either porcelain/china or ceramic, potentially with plastic components if including decorative elements.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
- 6911108010: This code covers tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china, specifically “Tableware and kitchenware: Other: Other: Other Suitable for food or drink contact”. This is applicable if the cups are made of porcelain or china and intended for beverage consumption. The total tax rate is 58.3%, comprising a 20.8% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
- 6911900050: This code also covers tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china, but is a broader category of “Other Other”. If the cups are porcelain or china and don’t fall into the more specific category of 6911108010, this code applies. The total tax rate is 42.9%, consisting of a 5.4% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
- 6912004100: This code covers ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles not made of porcelain or china. Specifically, it includes “Tableware and kitchenware: Other: Other: Other: 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”. If the cups are ceramic but not porcelain or china, this code is applicable. The total tax rate is 33.9%, with a 3.9% base tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
- 6912004500: This code also covers ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles not made of porcelain or china. It applies to “Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen”. If the cups are ceramic and valued over $5.25 per dozen, this code applies. The total tax rate is 34.5%, consisting of a 4.5% base tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
- 3924102000: This code covers tableware and kitchenware of plastics, specifically “Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters”. If the cups are made of plastic, this code applies. The total tax rate is 44.0%, comprising a 6.5% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
It is important to determine the material composition of the cups (porcelain, china, ceramic, or plastic) to select the correct HS code. If the cups are ceramic, the value per dozen should be checked to determine if HS code 6912004500 applies.