HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6912.00 – Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china
HS code 6912.00 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china. It is used for stoneware dinner plates, earthenware coffee mugs, ceramic baking dishes, terracotta plant pots (small) and stoneware serving bowls.
What HS 6912.00 covers
This broad category encompasses ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household and toilet articles made from materials other than porcelain or china, such as earthenware or stoneware. These items are typically more robust, often less expensive, and available in a wider array of glazes and finishes, making them popular for everyday use in homes globally. Importers are mass-market retailers, discount stores, and general household goods suppliers seeking affordable and durable ceramic products. Exporters are large-scale ceramic producers, often from countries with rich pottery traditions and efficient manufacturing capabilities. This code captures the vast majority of functional and accessible ceramic items found in most households.
- Covers
- Stoneware dinner plates
- Earthenware coffee mugs
- Ceramic baking dishes
- Terracotta plant pots (small)
- Stoneware serving bowls
- Ceramic soap dispensers
- Earthenware vases
- Ceramic utensil holders
- Examples
- FiestaWare stoneware
- Pfaltzgraff dinnerware
- Le Creuset stoneware bakeware
- IKEA ceramic mugs
- various unbranded terracotta pots
Codes often confused with 6912.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 691110 or 691190 if the material is mistakenly identified as porcelain or china, or 6913 (ornamental ceramics) if the item has significant decorative value.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 691200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 691200 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 China $489M 20% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $291M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $167M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $978M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $366M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $226M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 6912.00
Brazil does not split HS 6912.00: its NCM code is 6912.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 69.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6912.00
What is HS code 691200?
HS code 691200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china. This broad category encompasses ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household and toilet articles made from materials other than porcelain or china, such as earthenware or stoneware. These items are typically more robust, often less expensive, and available in a wider array of glazes and finishes, making them popular for everyday use in homes globally. Importers are mass-market retailers, discount stores, and general household goods suppliers seeking affordable and durable ceramic products. Exporters are large-scale ceramic producers, often from countries with rich pottery traditions and efficient manufacturing capabilities. This code captures the vast majority of functional and accessible ceramic items found in most households.
What products fall under HS code 691200?
Stoneware dinner plates, earthenware coffee mugs, ceramic baking dishes, terracotta plant pots (small), stoneware serving bowls, ceramic soap dispensers, earthenware vases, ceramic utensil holders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 691200?
Can be confused with 691110 or 691190 if the material is mistakenly identified as porcelain or china, or 6913 (ornamental ceramics) if the item has significant decorative value.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 691200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 691200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($489M, 20% of world exports), Portugal ($291M) and the Netherlands ($167M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 691200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 691200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($978M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($366M) and the United Kingdom ($226M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 691200 structured?
HS code 691200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 691200?
In Brazil, HS code 691200 is NCM 6912.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.