HS Code for Porcelain decorative items

Porcelain decorative items are classified under HS code 691190. This code is part of Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. Heading 6911 is specifically dedicated to tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles made of porcelain or china. While 691110 covers functional tableware like plates and cups, 691190 serves as the residual category for other household items. To qualify for this code, the item must be made of porcelain (a translucent, vitrified ceramic) and serve a household or toilet purpose that is not purely ornamental in the sense of a statuette. This includes items that have a utility function but are primarily valued for their decorative aesthetic within a home or bathroom setting.

Products Included

• Porcelain soap dishes and toothbrush holders
• Porcelain towel rails and bathroom hooks
• Porcelain napkin rings and knife rests
• Porcelain ashtrays for household use
• Porcelain humidifiers for radiators

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 691310. Code 691310 is reserved for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles that have no utility and are purely for decoration. If a porcelain item is a figurine, it belongs in 691310; if it is a decorative household article with a minor functional use (like a decorative bowl or soap dish), it falls under 691190. Additionally, items made of non-porcelain ceramics (like earthenware) must be classified under 691200.

FAQ

What is the HS code for porcelain decorative items?

The HS code for household and toilet articles of porcelain, excluding tableware and statuettes, is 691190.

How do I distinguish between porcelain and other ceramics?

Porcelain is generally white, translucent when thin, and produces a clear ringing tone when struck, which distinguishes it from the opaque and porous nature of items classified under 691200.