6912.00.45.00 - Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen

This HTS code, 6912.00.45.00, encompasses a specific range of ceramic tableware and kitchenware that are not classified under more specific subheadings. The key distinguishing factor for items within this category is their value per dozen, along with specific product types. It covers cups, saucers, soups, oatmeals, cereals, plates of defined diameters, platters, chop dishes, sugars, creamers, and beverage servers, all subject to minimum value thresholds per dozen. This detailed valuation criterion ensures that higher-quality or more elaborately crafted ceramic items are appropriately classified.

This classification differs from its sibling categories, such as 6912.00.41.00 which covers items like steins with pewter lids, candy boxes, and decorative serving pieces, and 6912.00.44.00 which specifically includes mugs and other steins regardless of lid attachment. It also stands apart from 6912.00.46.00 for serviette rings and the general "Other" category at 6912.00.48.00 by its precise product definitions and stringent value-based inclusions. Therefore, when classifying ceramic tableware, the specific item and its per-dozen value are critical to determining the correct subheading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, with the detailed descriptions within the code itself serving as the primary means of differentiation. The specific value thresholds provided in the description are the defining characteristics for inclusion in this particular HTS code, ensuring accurate customs declarations for these higher-valued ceramic household articles.