Product classification
HS code for Porcelain articles: 6914.10
Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69, of porcelain or china.
Classification of porcelain articles under HS 6914.10
Porcelain articles not elsewhere specified are classified under HS code 6914.10. This code belongs to Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. Heading 6914 is a residual category for ceramic articles that do not fit into the more specific headings of the chapter, such as tableware (6911), statuettes (6913), or laboratory wares (6909). Subheading 6914.10 is specifically for those articles made of porcelain or china. Porcelain is defined by its vitrified, translucent nature and its composition of kaolin, quartz, and feldspar. This classification is used for functional, industrial, or household items made of porcelain that lack a dedicated heading elsewhere in the nomenclature. Examples include porcelain fittings for furniture, non-ornamental porcelain handles, and various industrial components that are not for chemical or technical use (which would fall under 6909). Because porcelain is a premium ceramic material, the HS system separates it from other ceramic materials like earthenware or stoneware, which are classified under 6914.90. Proper identification of the material as porcelain is essential for applying the correct duty rates and trade measures.
- Covers
- Porcelain door and furniture knobs
- Porcelain signs and letters
- Porcelain humidifiers for radiators
- Porcelain laboratory items not for technical use
- General porcelain fittings and mountings
- Also under 6914.10
- CoorsTek technical ceramics
- Morgan Advanced Materials components
- specific laboratory equipment brands
- custom-made porcelain industrial parts
Codes often confused with 6914.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using 6911.10, which is strictly for porcelain tableware and kitchenware. If the article is decorative, it should be under 6913.10 (statuettes). Another error is using 6909.11, which is for porcelain wares for laboratory, chemical, or other technical uses; 6914.10 is only for articles that do not meet those technical specifications. Finally, if the article is not made of porcelain but of common pottery, it belongs in 6914.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691410 (the code used for porcelain articles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691410 (the code used for porcelain articles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 691410, not only porcelain articles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $715M 86% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $19M 2.3% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $13M 1.6% of world exports
World total: $830M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $109M 24% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$84M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$28M 6.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $449M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 porcelain articles
Brazil classifies porcelain articles under NCM 6914.10.00: HS 6914.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about porcelain articles
What is the HS code for Porcelain articles?
The HS code for Porcelain articles is 691410 (Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69; of porcelain or china). The HS code for porcelain articles (not elsewhere specified) is 6914.10.
How do I classify Porcelain articles for customs?
Porcelain articles is classified under HS code 691410 — Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69; of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6911 and 6914?
Heading 6911 is only for items used for the table or kitchen (like plates or cups), while 6914 is for all other general porcelain articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain articles (HS 691410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691410 (the code used for porcelain articles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($715M, 86% of world exports), Malaysia ($19M) and Hong Kong ($13M). World exports came to about $830M, 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 porcelain articles (HS 691410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691410 (the code used for porcelain articles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($109M, 24% of world imports), Vietnam (about $84M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $28M). World imports came to about $449M, 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 Porcelain articles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691410 for Porcelain articles 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 porcelain articles in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain articles (HS 691410) is classified under NCM 6914.10.00.