HS Code for Porcelain figurines

Porcelain figurines are classified under HS code 6913.10. This classification is found in Chapter 69 (Ceramic products). Heading 6913 is dedicated to statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles. These items are distinguished from functional tableware or kitchenware by their primary purpose, which is decorative or aesthetic. Subheading 6913.10 specifically covers such ornamental items when they are manufactured from porcelain or china. To qualify for this code, the article must be primarily for interior decoration, such as in homes, offices, or public buildings. The material must meet the technical definition of porcelain, being a hard, fine-grained, and usually translucent ceramic. This heading includes not only free-standing figurines but also ornamental items designed to be hung on walls or placed in niches. The classification remains 6913.10 regardless of whether the figurine is painted, glazed, or left in a biscuit (unglazed) state. It is the ornamental nature and the porcelain material that dictate this specific HS code, separating it from functional porcelain items or ornaments made of lesser ceramic materials.

Products Included

• Porcelain statuettes and figurines
• Ornamental porcelain animal figures
• Decorative porcelain wall plaques
• Porcelain trophies and awards
• Ornamental porcelain vases (non-functional)

Common Misclassification

Porcelain figurines are often misclassified under 6911.10, which is for tableware and kitchenware. While a decorative plate might look like an ornament, if it is of a type used for the table, it stays in 6911. Another common error is using 6912.00, which is for ceramic tableware and ornaments made of materials other than porcelain (like earthenware). If the item is a functional article rather than an ornament, it may fall under 6914.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Porcelain figurines?

The HS code for porcelain figurines and other ornamental porcelain articles is 6913.10.

Can decorative porcelain plates be classified here?

Yes, but only if they are clearly designed for purely ornamental use (e.g., with fixed hanging brackets) and are not suitable for table use.