Product classification
HS code for Ceramic tableware: 6912.00
Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china.
Classification of ceramic tableware under HS 6912.00
HS code 6912.00 is the designated classification for ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles, provided they are not made of porcelain or china. This code encompasses a wide variety of domestic goods made from stoneware, earthenware, or common pottery. The classification process involves verifying that the material is opaque and does not meet the technical definition of porcelain, which is vitrified and translucent. These items are intended for repeated use in the preparation, serving, or consumption of food and drink, or for general household maintenance. The scope of 6912.00 is broad, covering everything from basic mugs to specialized kitchen storage containers, as long as they are ceramic and intended for domestic rather than industrial or decorative-only use. The durability and porous nature of these ceramics distinguish them from the more refined porcelain counterparts found in heading 6911.
- Covers
- Ceramic plates and bowls (non-porcelain)
- Ceramic mugs and teapots
- Ceramic kitchen storage jars
- Ceramic soap dishes for household use
- Ceramic towel rails and toilet brush holders
- Ceramic rolling pins and mortars
- 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. This code is often confused with HS code 6911.10, which covers tableware and kitchenware made of porcelain or china. To distinguish them, one should check for translucency; porcelain allows light to pass through, while 6912.00 ceramics are opaque. Another common error is using 6913.90, which is for ornamental articles. If the item has a functional household use (like a plate), it belongs in 6912.00 even if it is highly decorated.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic tableware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic tableware) 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 tableware.
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 ceramic tableware
Brazil classifies ceramic tableware 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 tableware
What is the HS code for Ceramic tableware?
The HS code for Ceramic tableware is 691200 (Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china). The HS code for ceramic tableware made of stoneware or earthenware is 6912.00. Porcelain tableware is 6911.10.
How do I classify Ceramic tableware for customs?
Ceramic tableware 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.
Are ceramic bathroom accessories included here?
Yes, ceramic toilet articles like soap dispensers or toothbrush holders (not being large sanitary fixtures) are classified under 6912.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic tableware (HS 691200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic tableware) 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 tableware (HS 691200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691200 (the code used for ceramic tableware) 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 tableware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691200 for Ceramic tableware 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 tableware in Brazil?
In Brazil, ceramic tableware (HS 691200) is classified under NCM 6912.00.00.