Product classification
HS code for Porcelain toilets: 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 toilets under HS 6910.10
Porcelain toilets are classified under HS code 691010. This code is situated within Chapter 69, which covers ceramic products. Heading 6910 is specifically for ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans (toilets), flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures. The subheading 691010 is used when these fixtures are made of porcelain or china. The classification is driven by the product's function as a fixed sanitary installation and its material composition. Porcelain is the standard material for toilets due to its strength, hygiene, and ease of cleaning. When classifying these items, it is necessary to consider the complete unit; for example, a toilet bowl and its matching cistern are typically classified together under this code. The classification follows General Rule of Interpretation 1, as the heading specifically mentions water closet pans and flushing cisterns, and Rule 6 for the material-specific subheading.
- Covers
- One-piece porcelain toilets
- Two-piece porcelain toilets (bowl and tank)
- Wall-hung porcelain toilets
- Porcelain squatting pans
- Porcelain flushing cisterns (tanks)
- Bidet-toilet combinations made of porcelain
- 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 toilets are often misclassified under HS code 3922, which is reserved for plastic sanitary ware, including plastic toilets or portable units. They may also be confused with HS code 691090, which covers toilets made of non-porcelain ceramics such as earthenware or stoneware. Additionally, mechanical parts of the flushing system, if imported separately, might fall under 8481 as valves, rather than 6910.
Top exporters and importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain toilets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain toilets) 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 toilets.
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 toilets
Brazil classifies porcelain toilets 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 toilets
What is the HS code for Porcelain toilets?
The HS code for Porcelain toilets 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 toilets is 691010, which includes ceramic water closet pans and cisterns made of porcelain.
How do I classify Porcelain toilets for customs?
Porcelain toilets 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.
Are the internal flushing mechanisms included in this code?
Yes, if the flushing mechanisms are imported inside the porcelain cistern as a complete unit, they are classified under 691010.
Which countries are the top exporters of porcelain toilets (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain toilets) 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 toilets (HS 691010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 691010 (the code used for porcelain toilets) 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 toilets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 691010 for Porcelain toilets 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 toilets in Brazil?
In Brazil, porcelain toilets (HS 691010) is classified under NCM 6910.10.00.