Product classification

HS code for Ceramic kitchenware: 6912.00

Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china.

Classification of ceramic kitchenware under HS 6912.00

Ceramic kitchenware is classified under HS code 6912.00 when the items are manufactured from ceramic materials other than porcelain or china. This heading includes tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles. The Harmonized System maintains a strict distinction between porcelain (heading 6911) and other types of ceramics such as stoneware, earthenware, or terra cotta (heading 6912). To be correctly classified under 6912.00, the product must be intended for domestic use in the kitchen or for serving food and beverages. This includes items used for preparing, cooking, or storing food in a household context. The classification process involves examining the translucency and porosity of the ceramic body; if the item is opaque and relatively porous, which are defining characteristics of earthenware and certain stonewares, it falls under 6912.00. This code is essential for customs authorities as it often carries different duty rates and regulatory requirements compared to fine porcelain or industrial ceramic wares.

Covers
  • Ceramic baking dishes (non-porcelain)
  • Earthenware plates and bowls
  • Stoneware coffee mugs
  • Ceramic salt and pepper shakers
  • Ceramic kitchen canisters for home use
Also under 6912.00
  • FiestaWare stoneware
  • Pfaltzgraff dinnerware
  • Le Creuset stoneware bakeware
  • IKEA ceramic mugs
  • various unbranded terracotta pots

Codes often confused with 6912.00

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6911.10, which is strictly for porcelain or china kitchenware. Importers often confuse the two based on appearance, but the material density and light transmission are the deciding factors. Additionally, decorative ceramic items may be misclassified here instead of 6913.90, which covers ornamental ceramic articles that have no functional kitchen utility.

6911.10Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china6913.90Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles; other than of porcelain or china

Top exporters and importers of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic kitchenware), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic kitchenware) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 691200, not only ceramic kitchenware.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $489M
  2. 2 Portugal $291M
  3. 3 Netherlands $167M

World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $978M
  2. 2 Germany $366M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $226M

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 ceramic kitchenware

Brazil classifies ceramic kitchenware under NCM 6912.00.00: HS 6912.00 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about ceramic kitchenware

What is the HS code for Ceramic kitchenware?

The HS code for Ceramic kitchenware is 691200 (Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china). The HS code for ceramic kitchenware made of materials other than porcelain or china is 6912.00.

How do I classify Ceramic kitchenware for customs?

Ceramic kitchenware is classified under HS code 691200 — Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I distinguish between 6911 and 6912?

Classification under 6911 requires the material to be porcelain or china, which is typically translucent and non-porous. If the material is opaque and porous, such as earthenware, it must be classified under 6912.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic kitchenware (HS 691200)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic kitchenware) 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 ceramic kitchenware (HS 691200)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic kitchenware) 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.

Is the HS code for Ceramic kitchenware the same in all countries?

The base HS code 691200 for Ceramic kitchenware 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 kitchenware in Brazil?

In Brazil, ceramic kitchenware (HS 691200) is classified under NCM 6912.00.00.