Product classification
HS code for Porcelain tableware: 6911.10
Tableware and kitchenware, of porcelain or china.
Classification of porcelain tableware under HS 6911.10
Porcelain tableware is classified under HS code 6911.10. This code is specifically designated for articles used for the service of meals (tableware) or for kitchen use (kitchenware), provided they are manufactured from porcelain or china. The classification is based on the material's physical properties—porcelain is a vitrified, translucent ceramic that is resonant when struck. Under the Harmonized System, the intended use for food and drink service is the primary factor for this subheading. This includes items used for preparing, serving, or consuming food. The durability and non-porous nature of porcelain make it a distinct category from other ceramics. This heading applies to both domestic sets and professional-grade hotelware used in the catering industry.
- Covers
- Dinner plates and side plates
- Soup bowls and cereal bowls
- Coffee cups and saucers
- Teapots and creamers
- Serving platters and tureens
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Kitchen mixing bowls
- Also under 6911.10
- Wedgwood bone china
- Royal Doulton porcelain plates
- Lenox china dinnerware
- Noritake porcelain sets
- Villeroy & Boch tableware
Codes often confused with 6911.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6912.00, which covers tableware made of other ceramic materials like earthenware, stoneware, or terra cotta. Distinguishing between porcelain and these materials is critical for correct duty application. Another error is using HS code 6911.90, which is for porcelain household items that are not used for food service, such as soap dispensers or vases. Additionally, plastic tableware should be classified under 3924.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691110 (the code used for porcelain tableware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691110 (the code used for porcelain tableware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.5% 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 691110, not only porcelain tableware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.4B 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $443M 5.1% of world exports
- 3 France $175M 2.0% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $314M 6.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $314M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $238M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 codes for porcelain tableware
Brazil splits HS 6911.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6911.10.10Porcelain dinner, coffee or tea sets in one pack
- 6911.10.90Other porcelain tableware and kitchenware
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about porcelain tableware
What is the HS code for Porcelain tableware?
The HS code for Porcelain tableware is 691110 (Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china).
How do I classify Porcelain tableware for customs?
Porcelain tableware is classified under HS code 691110 — Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinner sets?
Porcelain dinner sets are classified under HS code 6911.10, covering tableware and kitchenware of porcelain.
How do I distinguish porcelain from other ceramics for customs?
Porcelain is typically white, translucent when held to light, and produces a clear metallic ring when tapped, unlike the duller sound of earthenware (6912.00).
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain tableware (HS 691110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691110 (the code used for porcelain tableware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.4B, 74% of world exports), Germany ($443M) and France ($175M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 tableware (HS 691110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691110 (the code used for porcelain tableware) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($314M, 6.5% of world imports), the United States ($314M) and Italy ($238M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 tableware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691110 for Porcelain tableware 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 tableware in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 691110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for porcelain tableware depends on the product's details: 6911.10.10 (Porcelain dinner, coffee or tea sets in one pack), 6911.10.90 (Other porcelain tableware and kitchenware).