About HS Code 691110
This category encompasses tableware and kitchenware crafted from fine porcelain or china. These materials are highly valued for their delicate appearance, translucency, strength, and resistance to chipping, making them a popular choice for both everyday dining and formal occasions. Importers include department stores, specialty kitchenware retailers, hotels, and restaurants seeking quality and aesthetic appeal for their settings. Exporters are often established ceramic manufacturers with strong brand recognition and a history of producing fine dinnerware. The 'porcelain or china' designation signifies a premium product with specific aesthetic and functional characteristics, often associated with elegance and durability.
Products Under This Code
Porcelain dinner plates, china teacups, ceramic serving platters, porcelain soup bowls, china coffee mugs, ceramic ramekins, porcelain casserole dishes, bone china dinner sets
Real World Examples
Wedgwood bone china, Royal Doulton porcelain plates, Lenox china dinnerware, Noritake porcelain sets, Villeroy & Boch tableware
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 691200 (tableware of other ceramic materials) if the specific material isn't porcelain or china, or 7013 (glassware for table/kitchen) if made of glass.
Products Classified Under 6911.10
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and Japan are leading exporters, while the USA and European countries are major importers of these refined ceramic goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 691110?
HS code 691110 covers: Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china. This category encompasses tableware and kitchenware crafted from fine porcelain or china. These materials are highly valued for their delicate appearance, translucency, strength, and resistance to chipping, making them a popular choice for both everyday dining and formal occasions. Importers include department stores, specialty kitchenware retailers, hotels, and restaurants seeking quality and aesthetic appeal for their settings. Exporters are often established ceramic manufacturers with strong brand recognition and a history of producing fine dinnerware. The 'porcelain or china' designation signifies a premium product with specific aesthetic and functional characteristics, often associated with elegance and durability.
What products fall under HS code 691110?
Porcelain dinner plates, china teacups, ceramic serving platters, porcelain soup bowls, china coffee mugs, ceramic ramekins, porcelain casserole dishes, bone china dinner sets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 691110?
Can be confused with 691200 (tableware of other ceramic materials) if the specific material isn't porcelain or china, or 7013 (glassware for table/kitchen) if made of glass.
How is HS code 691110 structured?
HS code 691110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.