Product classification
HS code for Porcelain household items: 6911.90
Household and toilet articles, n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china.
Classification of porcelain household items under HS 6911.90
Porcelain household items are classified under HS code 6911.90 because they are manufactured from porcelain or china but are not intended for use as tableware or kitchenware. This classification is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the material composition and the functional application of the goods. Porcelain is defined as a hard, fine-grained, nonporous, and usually translucent ceramic. Subheading 6911.90 serves as a residual category for various domestic articles used in bathrooms, bedrooms, or general living spaces that do not meet the criteria for food service or preparation. The classification requires that the item be primarily composed of vitrified ceramic that exhibits the characteristic translucency of porcelain when held to light.
- Covers
- Soap dishes and dispensers
- Towel rails and hooks
- Toothbrush holders
- Vases and decorative jars for household use
- Ashtrays
- Toilet sets and chamber pots
- Small statuettes used for domestic utility
- 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. These items are frequently misclassified under HS code 6911.10, which is strictly reserved for tableware and kitchenware such as plates and cups. Another common error is using HS code 6912.00, which covers ceramic household articles made of materials other than porcelain, such as earthenware or stoneware. Additionally, purely decorative items may be confused with HS code 6913.10, which covers ornamental porcelain figurines that have no functional household utility.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain household items), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain household 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 household 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 household items
Brazil classifies porcelain household 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 household items
What is the HS code for Porcelain household items?
The HS code for Porcelain household items is 691190 (Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china).
How do I classify Porcelain household items for customs?
Porcelain household 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.
What is the HS code for porcelain soap dishes?
Porcelain soap dishes are classified under HS code 6911.90 as they are household articles made of porcelain but are not tableware.
How does 6911.90 differ from 6911.10?
HS code 6911.10 is specifically for items used for serving or preparing food (tableware/kitchenware), while 6911.90 is for all other domestic or toilet articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain household items (HS 691190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain household 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 household items (HS 691190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691190 (the code used for porcelain household 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 household items the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691190 for Porcelain household 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 household items in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain household items (HS 691190) is classified under NCM 6911.90.00.