Product classification
HS code for Porcelain decorative items: 6911.90
Household and toilet articles, n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china.
Classification of porcelain decorative items under HS 6911.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6911.90
- Lladro porcelain figurines (small, functional)
- Portmeirion Botanic Garden vases
- various branded porcelain soap dispensers
- decorative china boxes
Codes often confused with 6911.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain decorative items), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain decorative items) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 691190, not only porcelain decorative items.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $133M 60% of world exports
- 2 France $15M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $14M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $221M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $54M 24% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $10.0M 4.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $9.8M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $224M 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 porcelain decorative items
Brazil classifies porcelain decorative items under NCM 6911.90.00: HS 6911.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about porcelain decorative items
What is the HS code for Porcelain decorative items?
The HS code for Porcelain decorative items is 691190 (Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china). The HS code for household and toilet articles of porcelain, excluding tableware and statuettes, is 691190.
How do I classify Porcelain decorative items for customs?
Porcelain decorative items is classified under HS code 691190 — Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain decorative items (HS 691190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain decorative items) in UN Comtrade data were China ($133M, 60% of world exports), France ($15M) and the United Kingdom ($14M). World exports came to about $221M, 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 decorative items (HS 691190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain decorative items) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($54M, 24% of world imports), Thailand ($10.0M) and the United States ($9.8M). World imports came to about $224M, 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 decorative items the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691190 for Porcelain decorative items 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 decorative items in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain decorative items (HS 691190) is classified under NCM 6911.90.00.