About HS Code 691190
This residual HS code covers various household and toilet articles made of porcelain or china, excluding tableware and kitchenware. These items often blend functionality with decorative appeal, leveraging the fine qualities of porcelain and china for items beyond eating and cooking. Importers include home decor stores, gift shops, and specialty retailers looking for elegant and durable household accents. Exporters are typically manufacturers producing a range of fine ceramic goods, often with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. The key is their material (porcelain or china) and their use in a household or toilet setting, distinguishing them from purely ornamental pieces or items for food service.
Products Under This Code
Porcelain soap dishes, china toothbrush holders, ceramic decorative vases, porcelain trinket boxes, china figurines (small, functional), ceramic lamp bases, porcelain drawer pulls, china perfume bottles
Real World Examples
Lladro porcelain figurines (small, functional), Portmeirion Botanic Garden vases, various branded porcelain soap dispensers, decorative china boxes
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 691310 (ornamental porcelain/china) if the item is purely decorative, or 691200 (other household articles) if the material is not porcelain or china.
Products Classified Under 6911.90
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and the UK are significant players in the trade of these diverse porcelain and china household articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 691190?
HS code 691190 covers: Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china. This residual HS code covers various household and toilet articles made of porcelain or china, excluding tableware and kitchenware. These items often blend functionality with decorative appeal, leveraging the fine qualities of porcelain and china for items beyond eating and cooking. Importers include home decor stores, gift shops, and specialty retailers looking for elegant and durable household accents. Exporters are typically manufacturers producing a range of fine ceramic goods, often with an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. The key is their material (porcelain or china) and their use in a household or toilet setting, distinguishing them from purely ornamental pieces or items for food service.
What products fall under HS code 691190?
Porcelain soap dishes, china toothbrush holders, ceramic decorative vases, porcelain trinket boxes, china figurines (small, functional), ceramic lamp bases, porcelain drawer pulls, china perfume bottles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 691190?
Often confused with 691310 (ornamental porcelain/china) if the item is purely decorative, or 691200 (other household articles) if the material is not porcelain or china.
How is HS code 691190 structured?
HS code 691190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.