Product classification
HS code for Porcelain sanitary ware: 6910.10
Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures, of porcelain or china.
Classification of porcelain sanitary ware under HS 6910.10
Porcelain sanitary ware is classified under HS code 691010. This code is part of Chapter 69, which encompasses all ceramic products. Heading 6910 is specifically for ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures. The subheading 691010 is reserved for those fixtures made of porcelain or china. The classification is based on the intended use of the product as a permanent fixture in a bathroom or kitchen for hygiene purposes, combined with its material composition. Porcelain is preferred for these applications due to its non-porous nature, durability, and resistance to staining. It is important to distinguish these permanent fixtures from portable sanitary items or small bathroom accessories, which may be classified elsewhere depending on their function and material. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly names these sanitary fixtures, and GRI 6 for the specific material subheading.
- Covers
- Porcelain wash basins and sinks
- Porcelain pedestals for wash basins
- Porcelain bathtubs and bidets
- Porcelain water closet pans (toilets)
- Porcelain flushing cisterns
- Porcelain urinals and slop sinks
- Also under 6910.10
- Kohler porcelain sinks
- Toto china toilets
- American Standard bidets
- Villeroy & Boch wash basins
- Duravit urinals
Codes often confused with 6910.10
Common mistake. Porcelain sanitary ware is frequently confused with HS code 691090, which covers sanitary fixtures made of other ceramics like stoneware or earthenware. It is also sometimes misclassified under HS code 7324, which is reserved for sanitary ware made of iron or steel. Another common error involves bathroom accessories like soap holders or towel rails, which should be classified under 6911 or 6912 rather than 6910.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sanitary ware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 691010, not only porcelain sanitary ware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.7B 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $440M 6.0% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $238M 3.3% of world exports
World total: $7.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 26% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$359M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $339M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $5.5B 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 sanitary ware
Brazil classifies porcelain sanitary ware under NCM 6910.10.00: HS 6910.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about porcelain sanitary ware
What is the HS code for Porcelain sanitary ware?
The HS code for Porcelain sanitary ware is 691010 (Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of porcelain or china). The HS code for porcelain sanitary ware is 691010, covering fixtures like sinks and toilets made of porcelain or china.
How do I classify Porcelain sanitary ware for customs?
Porcelain sanitary ware is classified under HS code 691010 — Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include plastic toilet seats?
No, plastic toilet seats are classified under HS code 392220, even if they are imported with a porcelain toilet.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain sanitary ware (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.7B, 64% of world exports), Germany ($440M) and Mexico ($238M). World exports came to about $7.3B, 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 sanitary ware (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sanitary ware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 26% of world imports), Vietnam (about $359M) and Germany ($339M). World imports came to about $5.5B, 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 sanitary ware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691010 for Porcelain sanitary ware 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 sanitary ware in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain sanitary ware (HS 691010) is classified under NCM 6910.10.00.