Product classification
HS code for Porcelain tiles: 6907.21
Ceramic tiles, flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Classification of porcelain tiles under HS 6907.21
Porcelain tiles are classified under HS code 690721. This classification is found in Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. Heading 6907 is dedicated to ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles. The specific subheading 690721 is determined by the water absorption coefficient of the tile. For a tile to be classified as porcelain under this code, it must have a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%. This technical specification is the primary differentiator between porcelain and other types of ceramic tiles in the Harmonized System. The classification covers both glazed and unglazed tiles, provided they meet the absorption criteria. This code was updated in recent HS nomenclature revisions to consolidate various types of ceramic tiles under heading 6907 based on their physical properties rather than their finish. Porcelain tiles are known for their density and frost resistance, making them suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
- Covers
- Polished porcelain floor tiles
- Glazed porcelain wall tiles
- Full-body porcelain paving slabs
- Porcelain mosaic tiles with low absorption
- Vitrified porcelain tiles
- Porcelain hearth tiles
- Also under 6907.21
- Porcelanosa porcelain tiles
- Marazzi porcelain stoneware
- Atlas Concorde technical porcelain
- RAK Ceramics porcelain tiles
Codes often confused with 6907.21
Common mistake. Porcelain tiles are often confused with HS code 690722, which covers ceramic tiles with a water absorption coefficient between 0.5% and 10%. Many products marketed as "ceramic" fall under 690722, while only those meeting the strict 0.5% threshold are 690721. They may also be confused with natural stone tiles under HS code 6802, which covers worked monumental or building stone like marble or granite.
Top exporters and importers of HS 690721 (the code used for porcelain tiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 690721 (the code used for porcelain tiles) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 690721, not only porcelain tiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $4.6B 33% of world exports
- 2 Spain $2.9B 21% of world exports
- 3 China $1.9B 14% of world exports
World total: $13.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 11% of world imports
- 2 France $805M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $734M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $13.2B 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 tiles
Brazil classifies porcelain tiles under NCM 6907.21.00: HS 6907.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about porcelain tiles
What is the HS code for Porcelain tiles?
The HS code for Porcelain tiles is 690721 (Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%). The HS code for porcelain tiles is 690721, specifically for tiles with a water absorption coefficient not exceeding 0.5%.
How do I classify Porcelain tiles for customs?
Porcelain tiles is classified under HS code 690721 — Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is porcelain distinguished from ceramic in the HS code?
The distinction is based on the water absorption rate; porcelain must be 0.5% or less, while other ceramics have higher absorption rates.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain tiles (HS 690721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 690721 (the code used for porcelain tiles) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.6B, 33% of world exports), Spain ($2.9B) and China ($1.9B). World exports came to about $13.8B, 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 tiles (HS 690721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 690721 (the code used for porcelain tiles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 11% of world imports), France ($805M) and Germany ($734M). World imports came to about $13.2B, 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 tiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 690721 for Porcelain tiles 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 tiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain tiles (HS 690721) is classified under NCM 6907.21.00.