Product classification
HS code for Iron sanitary ware: 7324.90
Iron or steel, sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths.
Classification of iron sanitary ware under HS 7324.90
Iron sanitary ware, excluding sinks, wash basins, and baths, is classified under HS code 7324.90. This is a residual category for various bathroom and kitchen fixtures made of iron or steel. The classification is based on the material composition (ferrous metal) and the intended use (sanitary purposes). It covers a wide range of permanent fixtures that are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings of 7324. This includes items used in domestic or commercial restrooms that provide hygiene-related functions. To be classified here, the articles must be made of iron or steel (including stainless steel) and must be designed for permanent installation or long-term use in a bathroom or toilet setting. The classification follows GRI 1 and the specific structure of heading 7324, which separates major fixtures like baths and sinks from smaller or less common sanitary articles.
- Covers
- Soap dishes (iron/steel)
- Towel rails and racks
- Toilet paper holders
- Bedpans and urinals
- Spittoons
- Chamber pots
- Also under 7324.90
- Geberit (steel frames for WCs)
- Viega (steel drainage components)
- Franke (steel shower trays)
- Bobrick (steel toilet partitions)
- Zurn (steel urinal parts)
Codes often confused with 7324.90
Common mistake. Common errors include classifying these items under 7323 (table, kitchen, or other household articles) or 7324.10 (stainless steel sinks). If the item is made of plastic, it belongs in 3922. If it is a simple hook not specifically for sanitary use, it might fall under 7326 as an "other" article of iron or steel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732490 (the code used for iron sanitary ware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732490 (the code used for iron sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 732490, not only iron sanitary ware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.6B 61% of world exports
- 2 Germany $211M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Italy $81M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $199M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $170M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $73M 3.7% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 iron sanitary ware
Brazil classifies iron sanitary ware under NCM 7324.90.00: HS 7324.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about iron sanitary ware
What is the HS code for Iron sanitary ware?
The HS code for Iron sanitary ware is 732490 (Iron or steel; sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths). The HS code for iron or steel sanitary ware (excluding sinks and baths) is 7324.90.
How do I classify Iron sanitary ware for customs?
Iron sanitary ware is classified under HS code 732490 — Iron or steel; sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include stainless steel bathroom accessories?
Yes, stainless steel is a type of steel, and accessories like towel rails or soap dispensers made of it are classified under 7324.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of iron sanitary ware (HS 732490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732490 (the code used for iron sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 61% of world exports), Germany ($211M) and Italy ($81M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 iron sanitary ware (HS 732490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732490 (the code used for iron sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($199M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($170M) and the United Kingdom ($73M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Iron sanitary ware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732490 for Iron sanitary ware 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 iron sanitary ware in Brazil?
In Brazil, iron sanitary ware (HS 732490) is classified under NCM 7324.90.00.