HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6909.19 – Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china
HS code 6909.19 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic wares, for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china. It is used for steatite insulators, cordierite kiln furniture, mullite refractory tubes, ceramic heating elements and porous ceramic filters.
What HS 6909.19 covers
This residual HS code covers ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical, or other technical uses that are not made of porcelain or china, nor do they possess a Mohs hardness of 9 or more. This broad category includes a diverse range of technical ceramics, such as steatite, cordierite, or mullite, utilized for their specific electrical, thermal, or mechanical properties in various industrial settings. Importers span sectors from electronics manufacturing to heavy industry, seeking components for insulation, thermal management, or structural support. Exporters are specialized ceramic component suppliers offering tailored solutions. The key is their technical function and material composition, which falls outside the more specific subheadings for porcelain/china or ultra-hard ceramics.
- Covers
- Steatite insulators
- Cordierite kiln furniture
- Mullite refractory tubes
- Ceramic heating elements
- Porous ceramic filters
- Ceramic substrates for electronics
- Industrial ceramic rollers
- Examples
- CeramTec steatite insulators
- Denka cordierite products
- NGK Spark Plug ceramic components
- Friatec technical ceramics
Codes often confused with 6909.19
Common mistake. Can be confused with 690911 or 690912 if the material or hardness isn't precisely identified, or with 8547 (insulating fittings for electrical machines) if primarily for electrical insulation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 690919, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 690919 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Germany $1.2B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $672M 14% of world exports
- 3 Poland $586M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $589M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $496M 11% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $350M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 codes for 6909.19 4
Brazil splits HS 6909.19 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6909.19.10 Other ceramic thread guides for textile machinesGuia-fios para máquina têxtil
- 6909.19.20 Other ceramic print-head needle guidesGuias de agulhas para cabeças de impressão
- 6909.19.30 Ceramic honeycomb for vehicle catalytic convertersColmeia de cerâmica à base de alumina (Al2O3), sílica (SiO2) e óxido de magnésio (MgO), de depuradores por conversão catalítica de gases de escape de veículos
- 6909.19.90 Other technical ceramic waresOutros
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 6909.19
What is HS code 690919?
HS code 690919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china. This residual HS code covers ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical, or other technical uses that are not made of porcelain or china, nor do they possess a Mohs hardness of 9 or more. This broad category includes a diverse range of technical ceramics, such as steatite, cordierite, or mullite, utilized for their specific electrical, thermal, or mechanical properties in various industrial settings. Importers span sectors from electronics manufacturing to heavy industry, seeking components for insulation, thermal management, or structural support. Exporters are specialized ceramic component suppliers offering tailored solutions. The key is their technical function and material composition, which falls outside the more specific subheadings for porcelain/china or ultra-hard ceramics.
What products fall under HS code 690919?
Steatite insulators, cordierite kiln furniture, mullite refractory tubes, ceramic heating elements, porous ceramic filters, ceramic substrates for electronics, industrial ceramic rollers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 690919?
Can be confused with 690911 or 690912 if the material or hardness isn't precisely identified, or with 8547 (insulating fittings for electrical machines) if primarily for electrical insulation.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 690919?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 690919 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($672M) and Poland ($586M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 690919?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 690919 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($589M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($496M) and South Korea ($350M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 690919 structured?
HS code 690919 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 690919?
Brazil splits HS code 690919 into 4 NCM codes: 6909.19.10 (Other ceramic thread guides for textile machines), 6909.19.20 (Other ceramic print-head needle guides), 6909.19.30 (Ceramic honeycomb for vehicle catalytic converters), 6909.19.90 (Other technical ceramic wares). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.