Product classification
HS code for Ceramic toilets: 6910.90
Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures, of other than porcelain or china.
Classification of ceramic toilets under HS 6910.90
Ceramic toilets are classified under HS code 6910.90 when they are manufactured from ceramic materials other than porcelain or china. This classification falls under Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. Heading 6910 specifically encompasses sinks, wash basins, water closet pans, and similar sanitary fixtures. The sub-classification 6910.90 is a residual category for fixtures made of materials such as stoneware, earthenware, or fireclay. The classification process involves identifying the material composition through laboratory testing or manufacturer specifications. If the ceramic body is opaque and has a higher water absorption rate than porcelain, it is typically directed toward 6910.90. This code ensures that sanitary ware made from more porous or less refined clays is distinguished from high-fired, vitrified porcelain products which have their own specific subheading.
- Covers
- Stoneware water closet pans
- Earthenware flushing cisterns
- Ceramic urinals (non-porcelain)
- Stoneware bidets
- Ceramic squatting pans made of fireclay
- Also under 6910.90
- Shaws Original fireclay sinks
- RAK Ceramics (non-porcelain lines)
- Twyford (earthenware options)
- various unbranded stoneware fixtures
Codes often confused with 6910.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6910.10, which is reserved exclusively for sanitary fixtures made of porcelain or china. Porcelain is characterized by its translucency and near-zero water absorption, whereas 6910.90 covers all other ceramic types. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly look at HS code 3922.90, which covers plastic sanitary ware. It is vital to confirm the base material; if the product is fired clay, it must stay within Chapter 69. Furthermore, separate ceramic parts like toilet lids, if imported alone, might be confused with general ceramic articles under 6914, but they should remain in 6910 as parts of sanitary fixtures.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691090 (the code used for ceramic toilets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691090 (the code used for ceramic toilets) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.5% 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 691090, not only ceramic toilets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $334M 20% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $240M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $173M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $188M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Canada $168M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $133M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 toilets
Brazil classifies ceramic toilets under NCM 6910.90.00: HS 6910.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ceramic toilets
What is the HS code for Ceramic toilets?
The HS code for Ceramic toilets is 691090 (Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of other than porcelain or china). The HS code for ceramic toilets made of materials other than porcelain (such as stoneware) is 6910.90. If they are porcelain, the code is 6910.10.
How do I classify Ceramic toilets for customs?
Ceramic toilets is classified under HS code 691090 — Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of other than porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6910.10 and 6910.90?
The distinction is based on the material. 6910.10 is for vitreous china or porcelain (translucent and non-porous), while 6910.90 is for all other ceramics like earthenware or stoneware.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic toilets (HS 691090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691090 (the code used for ceramic toilets) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($334M, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($240M) and Italy ($173M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 toilets (HS 691090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691090 (the code used for ceramic toilets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($188M, 8.5% of world imports), Canada ($168M) and the United States ($133M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 toilets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691090 for Ceramic toilets 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 toilets in Brazil?
In Brazil, ceramic toilets (HS 691090) is classified under NCM 6910.90.00.