Find HS Code and trade information for small dish

Small Dish

A small dish is a versatile category encompassing a wide variety of tableware used for serving individual portions of food, condiments, or accompaniments. Their primary characteristic is their size, typically smaller than dinner plates or serving platters, designed for personal use or shared portions within a small group.

Material

Small dishes are manufactured from a diverse range of materials, each impacting their aesthetic, durability, and intended use:

• Ceramic: Commonly used for both casual and formal settings. Includes porcelain (durable, non-porous, often decorated), stoneware (rustic, durable, often microwave-safe), and earthenware (more porous, often brightly colored).
• Glass: Offers visibility of the food, suitable for desserts, sauces, and appetizers. Variations include tempered glass (durable, heat-resistant) and crystal (fine, often used for decorative purposes).
• Metal: Stainless steel (durable, hygienic, often used for condiments), silver (formal, decorative), and aluminum (lightweight, often used for baking and serving) are common.
• Plastic: Lightweight, inexpensive, often disposable or reusable for casual use.
• Wood: Provides a natural aesthetic, often used for snacks, appetizers, or condiments. Bamboo is a sustainable option.
• Melamine: Durable, lightweight, often used for outdoor dining or children’s tableware.

Purpose & Function

The function of a small dish is centered around portion control and presentation:

• Individual Servings: Holding a single portion of a side dish, appetizer, or dessert.
• Condiment Holding: Containing sauces, dips, dressings, or seasonings.
• Accompaniment Serving: Presenting small items like olives, nuts, or pickles.
• Preparation: Used for holding ingredients during meal preparation.
• Decorative: Some small dishes are designed primarily for aesthetic purposes, such as holding potpourri or small trinkets.

Usage Scenarios

Small dishes are utilized across a broad spectrum of dining environments:

• Home Dining: Everyday meals, casual gatherings, formal dinner parties.
• Restaurants & Cafés: Serving appetizers, condiments, desserts, or side dishes.
• Buffets & Catering: Providing individual portions of various items.
• Outdoor Dining: Picnics, barbecues, and patio meals.
• Events & Parties: Serving snacks, appetizers, or desserts at gatherings.

Common Types

The specific design and function lead to various types of small dishes:

• Sauce Dishes/Dipping Bowls: Small, often with a wider opening for dipping.
• Side Dishes/Appetizer Plates: Slightly larger than sauce dishes, for holding individual portions.
• Ramekins: Small, oven-safe dishes, used for baking individual desserts or soufflés.
• Condiment Bowls: Small dishes specifically designed for holding condiments like salt, pepper, or sugar.
• Butter Dishes: Designed to hold butter, often with a lid.
• Coasters: While primarily for protecting surfaces, some coasters function as small dishes for holding small items.
• Relish Dishes: Used for serving relishes, pickles, or olives.
• Spoon Rests: Designed to hold spoons, preventing messes.
• Soy Sauce Dishes: Small, often with a lid and a specific shape for holding chopsticks.

Based on the provided information, classifying “small dish” requires considering its material and intended use. Here are relevant HS codes:

• 6911108090: This code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china; tableware and kitchenware; other; other; other. This is applicable if the small dish is made of porcelain or china. The total tax rate is 58.3%, comprised of a 20.8% basic tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
• 6911104100: This code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china; tableware and kitchenware; 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 small dish falls into this specific category (e.g., a tidbit dish), the total tax rate is 36.3%, consisting of a 6.3% basic tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
• 3924104000: This code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics; tableware and kitchenware; other. If the small dish is made of plastic, the total tax rate is 33.4%, comprised of a 3.4% basic tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
• 3924102000: This code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics; tableware and kitchenware; plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters. If the small dish is made of plastic and is categorized as a plate, the total tax rate is 44.0%, consisting of a 6.5% basic tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025.
• 7323995030: This code covers table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel; other; other; not coated or plated with precious metal; of tinplate kitchen or tableware suitable for food or drink contact. If the small dish is made of tinplate and is suitable for food or drink contact, the total tax rate is 55.0%, consisting of a 0.0% basic tariff, a 0.0% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff on steel products.

It is important to accurately determine the material of the small dish to select the correct HS code.