HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6907.21 – Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%

HS code 6907.21 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic tiles, flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%. It is used for glazed porcelain tiles, unglazed porcelain tiles, polished porcelain tiles, rectified porcelain floor tiles and outdoor porcelain pavers.

What HS 6907.21 covers

This HS code specifies high-performance ceramic tiles, flags, and paving with an extremely low water absorption coefficient (not over 0.5%). These are typically porcelain tiles, renowned for their exceptional density, hardness, and resistance to frost, stains, and heavy wear. They are highly sought after for both indoor and outdoor applications in high-traffic commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Major importers and exporters include large-scale tile distributors, architectural project suppliers, and luxury home builders. Key attributes include their frost resistance, high breaking strength, suitability for demanding environments, and often rectified edges that allow for minimal grout lines, contributing to a sleek, modern aesthetic and superior hygiene.

Covers
  • Glazed porcelain tiles
  • Unglazed porcelain tiles
  • Polished porcelain tiles
  • Rectified porcelain floor tiles
  • Outdoor porcelain pavers
  • Technical porcelain tiles
  • Full-body porcelain tiles
Examples
  • Porcelanosa porcelain tiles
  • Marazzi porcelain stoneware
  • Atlas Concorde technical porcelain
  • RAK Ceramics porcelain tiles

Codes often confused with 6907.21

Common mistake. Often confused with 690722 or 690723 due to the subtle difference in water absorption, requiring laboratory testing for precise classification; also distinct from 690730 (mosaic cubes) and 690740 (finishing ceramics).

6907.22Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not over 10%6907.23Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 10%6907.30Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.406907.40Finishing ceramics

Top exporters and importers of HS code 690721, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 690721 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $4.6B
  2. 2 Spain $2.9B
  3. 3 China $1.9B

World total: $13.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.4B
  2. 2 France $805M
  3. 3 Germany $734M

World total: $13.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 6907.21

Brazil does not split HS 6907.21: its NCM code is 6907.21.00.

  1. 6907.21.00 Ceramic tiles, water absorption not over 0.5%Com um coeficiente de absorção de água, em peso, não superior a 0,5 %

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 69.07 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 6907.21

What is HS code 690721?

HS code 690721 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%. This HS code specifies high-performance ceramic tiles, flags, and paving with an extremely low water absorption coefficient (not over 0.5%). These are typically porcelain tiles, renowned for their exceptional density, hardness, and resistance to frost, stains, and heavy wear. They are highly sought after for both indoor and outdoor applications in high-traffic commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Major importers and exporters include large-scale tile distributors, architectural project suppliers, and luxury home builders. Key attributes include their frost resistance, high breaking strength, suitability for demanding environments, and often rectified edges that allow for minimal grout lines, contributing to a sleek, modern aesthetic and superior hygiene.

What products fall under HS code 690721?

Glazed porcelain tiles, unglazed porcelain tiles, polished porcelain tiles, rectified porcelain floor tiles, outdoor porcelain pavers, technical porcelain tiles, full-body porcelain tiles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 690721?

Often confused with 690722 or 690723 due to the subtle difference in water absorption, requiring laboratory testing for precise classification; also distinct from 690730 (mosaic cubes) and 690740 (finishing ceramics).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 690721?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 690721 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.6B, 33% of world exports), Spain ($2.9B) and China ($1.9B). World exports came to about $13.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 690721?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 690721 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 11% of world imports), France ($805M) and Germany ($734M). World imports came to about $13.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 690721 structured?

HS code 690721 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 690721?

In Brazil, HS code 690721 is NCM 6907.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.