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

This HTS classification covers specific types of tableware and kitchenware made from porcelain or china. It includes plates that do not exceed 27.9 cm in their maximum dimension, as well as teacups and their accompanying saucers. Furthermore, this category encompasses mugs and various serving dishes such as soups, fruits, and cereals, provided these particular items do not surpass 22.9 cm in their maximum dimension. The key defining factor for inclusion under this specific sub-heading is that these articles are available in sets where the aggregate value of specified items (as defined in Additional U.S. Note 6(b) to Chapter 69) exceeds $56, and the overall aggregate value of the set is over $200.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 6911.10.38.50 "Other," by the explicit criteria regarding the aggregate value of the articles within the set. While the "Other" sub-heading would encompass porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware sets that do not meet the specified value thresholds, this sub-heading specifically targets higher-value sets. The detailed dimensional limits for plates and serving dishes serve as crucial practical classification criteria within this value-driven grouping.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, with the product's inclusion determined by its material (porcelain or china), its function (tableware/kitchenware), its physical characteristics (specific dimensional limits), and its availability as part of a higher-value set.