Product classification
HS code for China dinnerware: 6911.10
Tableware and kitchenware, of porcelain or china.
Classification of china dinnerware under HS 6911.10
China dinnerware is classified under HS code 6911.10. This code is part of Chapter 69 (Ceramic products). Heading 6911 is specifically for tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles made of porcelain or china. The subheading 6911.10 is designated for tableware and kitchenware. To qualify for this code, the article must be made of porcelain or china, which are characterized by their vitrified, translucent nature and high firing temperatures. Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C. The toughness, strength, and translucence of porcelain, relative to other types of pottery, arises mainly from vitrification and the formation of the mineral mullite within the body at these high temperatures. This distinguishes them from other ceramic materials like stoneware or earthenware, which are classified elsewhere in the HS system. The classification is based on the material's physical properties and the functional use of the item as tableware.
- Covers
- Porcelain dinner plates
- Fine china tea sets
- Porcelain serving platters
- China coffee mugs and saucers
- Also under 6911.10
- Wedgwood bone china
- Royal Doulton porcelain plates
- Lenox china dinnerware
- Noritake porcelain sets
- Villeroy & Boch tableware
Codes often confused with 6911.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 6912.00, which covers ceramic tableware and kitchenware other than of porcelain or china (such as earthenware, stoneware, or terra cotta). Distinguishing between porcelain and other ceramics often requires a translucency test. Additionally, ornamental figurines made of china are classified under 6913.10, and glass dinnerware is classified under heading 7013.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691110 (the code used for china dinnerware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691110 (the code used for china dinnerware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.5% 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 691110, not only china dinnerware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.4B 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $443M 5.1% of world exports
- 3 France $175M 2.0% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $314M 6.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $314M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $238M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 codes for china dinnerware
Brazil splits HS 6911.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6911.10.10Porcelain dinner, coffee or tea sets in one pack
- 6911.10.90Other porcelain tableware and kitchenware
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about china dinnerware
What is the HS code for China dinnerware?
The HS code for China dinnerware is 691110 (Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china). The HS code for china dinnerware is 6911.10, which specifically covers tableware and kitchenware of porcelain or china.
How do I classify China dinnerware for customs?
China dinnerware is classified under HS code 691110 — Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6911 and 6912?
Code 6911 is strictly for porcelain and china, which are translucent when held up to light. Code 6912 is for opaque ceramic materials like stoneware and earthenware.
Which countries are the top exporters of china dinnerware (HS 691110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691110 (the code used for china dinnerware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.4B, 74% of world exports), Germany ($443M) and France ($175M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of china dinnerware (HS 691110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691110 (the code used for china dinnerware) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($314M, 6.5% of world imports), the United States ($314M) and Italy ($238M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 China dinnerware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691110 for China dinnerware 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 china dinnerware in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 691110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for china dinnerware depends on the product's details: 6911.10.10 (Porcelain dinner, coffee or tea sets in one pack), 6911.10.90 (Other porcelain tableware and kitchenware).