Product classification
HS code for Porcelain sinks: 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 sinks under HS 6910.10
Porcelain sinks are classified under HS code 6910.10. This classification is determined by the product's primary function as a sanitary fixture and its material composition of porcelain or china. Heading 6910 encompasses ceramic sinks, wash basins, and similar sanitary fixtures intended for permanent installation in buildings. The selection of subheading 6910.10 is mandatory when the ceramic material is porcelain, which is distinguished by its high degree of vitrification, strength, and resistance to chemical attack. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the sink is intended for residential, commercial, or laboratory use, provided it is a fixed sanitary installation. The presence of minor non-ceramic components, such as overflow rings or drain assemblies, does not typically alter this classification.
- Covers
- Porcelain wash basins
- Pedestal sinks
- Porcelain bathtubs
- Bidets made of china
- Water closet pans (toilets)
- Flushing cisterns
- Urinals
- 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 sinks are often misclassified under HS code 6910.90, which is the category for sanitary fixtures made of ceramics other than porcelain, such as fireclay or stoneware. Another common mistake is using HS code 7324.10, which is specifically for sinks made of stainless steel. Importers must also avoid HS code 3922.10, which covers plastic bathtubs and wash basins, as the material composition is the primary determinant for Chapter 69.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sinks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sinks) 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 sinks.
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 sinks
Brazil classifies porcelain sinks 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 sinks
What is the HS code for Porcelain sinks?
The HS code for Porcelain sinks 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).
How do I classify Porcelain sinks for customs?
Porcelain sinks 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.
What is the HS code for a porcelain wash basin?
A porcelain wash basin is classified under HS code 6910.10, which covers porcelain sanitary fixtures.
Are the metal faucets included in HS code 6910.10?
No, metal faucets and plumbing fittings are generally classified separately under heading 8481, even if shipped with the sink, unless they form an inseparable part of the fixture.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain sinks (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sinks) 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 sinks (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain sinks) 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 sinks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691010 for Porcelain sinks 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 sinks in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain sinks (HS 691010) is classified under NCM 6910.10.00.