HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6909.11 – Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china
HS code 6909.11 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic wares, for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china. It is used for porcelain crucibles, evaporating dishes, buchner funnels, mortar and pestle sets and combustion boats.
What HS 6909.11 covers
This HS code covers ceramic wares specifically designed for laboratory, chemical, or other technical uses, provided they are made of porcelain or china. These items are crucial in environments demanding high chemical resistance, thermal stability, and precise forms, such as scientific research, pharmaceutical production, and quality control. Importers typically include research institutions, universities, chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies, seeking durable and inert equipment. Exporters are specialized manufacturers known for their expertise in high-purity ceramic processing. Key considerations in trade include material purity, dimensional accuracy, and resistance to specific chemicals or high temperatures, making quality certification important for buyers.
- Covers
- Porcelain crucibles
- Evaporating dishes
- Buchner funnels
- Mortar and pestle sets
- Combustion boats
- Ceramic spatulas
- Lab beakers
- Filter holders
- Examples
- CoorsTek porcelain crucibles
- Haldenwanger evaporating dishes
- Corning labware
- Fisherbrand porcelain funnels
Codes often confused with 6909.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 690919 (other technical ceramics) if the material is not strictly porcelain or china, or 382200 (laboratory reagents/preparations) if the ceramic item is part of a larger diagnostic kit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 690911, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 690911 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($4.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $232M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $120M 21% of world exports
- 3 Japan $42M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $573M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $214M 30% of world imports
- 2 China $95M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $85M 12% of world imports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($4.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $708M 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 6909.11
Brazil does not split HS 6909.11: its NCM code is 6909.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 69.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6909.11
What is HS code 690911?
HS code 690911 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china. This HS code covers ceramic wares specifically designed for laboratory, chemical, or other technical uses, provided they are made of porcelain or china. These items are crucial in environments demanding high chemical resistance, thermal stability, and precise forms, such as scientific research, pharmaceutical production, and quality control. Importers typically include research institutions, universities, chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies, seeking durable and inert equipment. Exporters are specialized manufacturers known for their expertise in high-purity ceramic processing. Key considerations in trade include material purity, dimensional accuracy, and resistance to specific chemicals or high temperatures, making quality certification important for buyers.
What products fall under HS code 690911?
Porcelain crucibles, evaporating dishes, Buchner funnels, mortar and pestle sets, combustion boats, ceramic spatulas, lab beakers, filter holders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 690911?
This code can be confused with 690919 (other technical ceramics) if the material is not strictly porcelain or china, or 382200 (laboratory reagents/preparations) if the ceramic item is part of a larger diagnostic kit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 690911?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 690911 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($232M, 40% of world exports), China ($120M) and Japan ($42M). World exports came to about $573M, 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 690911?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 690911 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($214M, 30% of world imports), China ($95M) and South Korea ($85M). World imports came to about $708M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 7.0% of its imports here ($4.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 690911 structured?
HS code 690911 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 690911?
In Brazil, HS code 690911 is NCM 6909.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.