HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6910.90 – Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of other than porcelain or china
HS code 6910.90 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures, of other than porcelain or china. It is used for earthenware wash basins, stoneware toilet bowls, ceramic utility sinks, terracotta urinals and ceramic shower bases (non-porcelain).
What HS 6910.90 covers
This HS code covers sanitary fixtures like sinks, wash basins, toilets, and urinals that are made from ceramic materials other than porcelain or china, such as earthenware or stoneware. These items offer functional durability and a range of aesthetic options, often at a different price point compared to their porcelain counterparts. They are widely used in various construction projects, from budget-conscious residential developments to industrial facilities. Importers include building material suppliers, hardware stores, and contractors seeking cost-effective or specific aesthetic solutions. Exporters are ceramic manufacturers producing a broader spectrum of sanitary ware. The key distinction lies in the material, which influences properties like porosity, finish, and overall cost.
- Covers
- Earthenware wash basins
- Stoneware toilet bowls
- Ceramic utility sinks
- Terracotta urinals
- Ceramic shower bases (non-porcelain)
- Fireclay kitchen sinks
- Ceramic flushing mechanisms
- Examples
- Shaws Original fireclay sinks
- RAK Ceramics (non-porcelain lines)
- Twyford (earthenware options)
- various unbranded stoneware fixtures
Codes often confused with 6910.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 691010 (sanitary fixtures of porcelain/china) if the material distinction is not clear, or 3922 (plastic sanitary ware) if made from plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 691090, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 691090 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.5% 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 Mexico $334M 20% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $240M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $173M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $188M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Canada $168M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $133M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 6910.90
Brazil does not split HS 6910.90: its NCM code is 6910.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 69.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6910.90
What is HS code 691090?
HS code 691090 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of other than porcelain or china. This HS code covers sanitary fixtures like sinks, wash basins, toilets, and urinals that are made from ceramic materials other than porcelain or china, such as earthenware or stoneware. These items offer functional durability and a range of aesthetic options, often at a different price point compared to their porcelain counterparts. They are widely used in various construction projects, from budget-conscious residential developments to industrial facilities. Importers include building material suppliers, hardware stores, and contractors seeking cost-effective or specific aesthetic solutions. Exporters are ceramic manufacturers producing a broader spectrum of sanitary ware. The key distinction lies in the material, which influences properties like porosity, finish, and overall cost.
What products fall under HS code 691090?
Earthenware wash basins, stoneware toilet bowls, ceramic utility sinks, terracotta urinals, ceramic shower bases (non-porcelain), fireclay kitchen sinks, ceramic flushing mechanisms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 691090?
Often confused with 691010 (sanitary fixtures of porcelain/china) if the material distinction is not clear, or 3922 (plastic sanitary ware) if made from plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 691090?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 691090 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($334M, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($240M) and Italy ($173M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 691090?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 691090 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($188M, 8.5% of world imports), Canada ($168M) and the United States ($133M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 691090 structured?
HS code 691090 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 691090?
In Brazil, HS code 691090 is NCM 6910.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.