Product classification
HS code for Ceramic figurines: 6913.90
Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles, other than of porcelain or china.
Classification of ceramic figurines under HS 6913.90
Ceramic figurines and other ornamental articles are classified under heading 6913. This heading is part of Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. The specific subheading 6913.90 is a residual category for items that are not made of porcelain or china. This includes articles made of earthenware, stoneware, terracotta, or common pottery. The classification is driven by the ornamental nature of the product rather than a functional utility. If a ceramic item has a primary decorative purpose—such as a statuette, a trophy, or a wall plaque—it falls here. The distinction between 6913.10 (porcelain) and 6913.90 (other) is based on the composition of the ceramic body, which is determined by the firing temperature and the type of clay used. Porcelain is generally translucent and vitrified, whereas the materials in 6913.90 are usually opaque and may be more porous. This classification applies to items intended for indoor decoration, such as those placed on shelves, tables, or mantels, as well as certain outdoor ornamental items that do not serve a structural or building purpose.
- Covers
- Earthenware statuettes
- Terracotta animal figurines
- Stoneware decorative vases (non-functional)
- Ceramic trophies and awards
- Ornamental ceramic wall plaques
- Also under 6913.90
- Department 56 village pieces
- local artisan pottery
- mass-produced garden decor
- specific collectible ceramic series (non-porcelain)
Codes often confused with 6913.90
Common mistake. Ceramic figurines are often confused with 6913.10 if the user does not distinguish between porcelain and other ceramics. They may also be misclassified under 6911.10 or 6912.00 if the item resembles tableware; however, if the item is purely ornamental and not intended for food service, 6913 is the correct heading. Another error is using 9503.00 for figurines intended for collectors, though 6913 takes precedence for ceramic decorative articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691390 (the code used for ceramic figurines), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691390 (the code used for ceramic figurines) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 691390, not only ceramic figurines.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $437M 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $120M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$110M 8.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $472M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $142M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $124M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 ceramic figurines
Brazil classifies ceramic figurines under NCM 6913.90.00: HS 6913.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ceramic figurines
What is the HS code for Ceramic figurines?
The HS code for Ceramic figurines is 691390 (Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles; other than of porcelain or china). The HS code for ceramic figurines not made of porcelain or china is 6913.90. Porcelain figurines are classified under 6913.10.
How do I classify Ceramic figurines for customs?
Ceramic figurines is classified under HS code 691390 — Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles; other than of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include ceramic flower pots?
Generally, no. Functional ceramic flower pots are typically classified under 6914.90 (other ceramic articles) unless they are highly ornamental and possess no practical use, in which case 6913 might apply.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic figurines (HS 691390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691390 (the code used for ceramic figurines) in UN Comtrade data were China ($437M, 35% of world exports), Germany ($120M) and Vietnam (about $110M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 ceramic figurines (HS 691390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691390 (the code used for ceramic figurines) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($472M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($142M) and the Netherlands ($124M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Ceramic figurines the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691390 for Ceramic figurines is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ceramic figurines in Brazil?
In Brazil, ceramic figurines (HS 691390) is classified under NCM 6913.90.00.