Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including articles made of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, refractory ceramic products, ceramic building products, ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, ceramic tableware, kitchenware and other household or toilet ceramic products, other ceramic products, etc. The ceramic products of this chapter refer to products made mainly from inorganic non-metallic materials such as clay, siliceous earth, feldspar, kaolin, etc., through processes such as forming, drying and firing. Heading 6909 covers ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles; ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings; and other technical ceramic products not elsewhere specified. This heading mainly includes ceramic products for technical uses, such as laboratory ware, acid-resistant ceramics for the chemical industry, and technical ceramics other than electrical insulators, etc. The first 2 digits "69" represent Chapter 69, namely ceramic products. The 3rd-4th digits "09" represent heading 6909, namely ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses. The 5th-6th digits "19" represent subheading 690919, namely other technical ceramic ware. Specifically, under 6909 there are also subheadings such as 690911 (ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses), 690912 (ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more), 690919 (other technical ceramic ware), etc. 690919 is a residual subheading covering other technical ceramic ware not classified under 690911 and 690912. This commodity is classified under 690919 because it is technical ceramic ware, but it is neither ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses (690911) nor ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more (690912). Therefore, it falls into the residual subheading 690919. Adjacent codes such as 690911 and 690912 have more specific descriptions, while 690919 covers other technical ceramic ware not elsewhere specified.
Chapter
Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including articles made of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, refractory ceramic products, ceramic building products, ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, ceramic tableware, kitchenware and other household or toilet ceramic products, other ceramic products, etc. The ceramic products of this chapter refer to products made mainly from inorganic non-metallic materials such as clay, siliceous earth, feldspar, kaolin, etc., through processes such as forming, drying and firing.
Heading
Heading 6909 covers ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles; ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings; and other technical ceramic products not elsewhere specified. This heading mainly includes ceramic products for technical uses, such as laboratory ware, acid-resistant ceramics for the chemical industry, and technical ceramics other than electrical insulators, etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "69" represent Chapter 69, namely ceramic products. The 3rd-4th digits "09" represent heading 6909, namely ceramic products for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses. The 5th-6th digits "19" represent subheading 690919, namely other technical ceramic ware. Specifically, under 6909 there are also subheadings such as 690911 (ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses), 690912 (ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more), 690919 (other technical ceramic ware), etc. 690919 is a residual subheading covering other technical ceramic ware not classified under 690911 and 690912.
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 690919 because it is technical ceramic ware, but it is neither ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses (690911) nor ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more (690912). Therefore, it falls into the residual subheading 690919. Adjacent codes such as 690911 and 690912 have more specific descriptions, while 690919 covers other technical ceramic ware not elsewhere specified.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the use and material of the commodity, such as "ceramic insulating ring", "ceramic seal", etc. Use: Explain the technical use of the commodity, such as for semiconductor equipment, chemical equipment, laboratories, etc. Material: Declare the main components of the ceramic, such as alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, etc., as well as purity or content. Brand: Declare the brand name of the commodity; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Declare the model or specification of the commodity to distinguish it from similar commodities. Appearance: Describe the appearance and shape of the commodity, such as cylindrical, ring-shaped, sheet-like, etc. Mohs hardness: If the Mohs hardness of the commodity is 9 or more, the hardness value should be declared so as to be classified under 690912. Product name: Alumina ceramic seal ring; Use: For sealing chemical pumps; Material: Alumina content 99%; Brand: No brand; Model: AL-203; Appearance: Ring-shaped, outer diameter 50mm, inner diameter 30mm, thickness 10mm; Mohs hardness: 9. Mistakenly classifying technical ceramic ware under 690911; in fact, 690911 refers only to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, while 690919 is other technical ceramic ware. Ignoring the declaration of Mohs hardness; if the hardness is 9 or more, it should be classified under 690912 rather than 690919. Confusing ceramic products with glass products; ceramic products should be classified under Chapter 69, and glass products under Chapter 70.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the use and material of the commodity, such as "ceramic insulating ring", "ceramic seal", etc.
⚠️ Filling in only "ceramic product" is too general and does not reflect the technical use.
Use
Explain the technical use of the commodity, such as for semiconductor equipment, chemical equipment, laboratories, etc.
⚠️ Filling in "industrial use" is too broad; it should be specific to the industry or equipment.
Material
Declare the main components of the ceramic, such as alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, etc., as well as purity or content.
⚠️ Filling in only "ceramic" without specifying the specific components.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the commodity; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ The brand is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual product.
Model
Declare the model or specification of the commodity to distinguish it from similar commodities.
⚠️ The model is incorrectly filled in or omitted.
Appearance
Describe the appearance and shape of the commodity, such as cylindrical, ring-shaped, sheet-like, etc.
⚠️ The appearance description is too simple, such as "round", without specifying the specific shape.
Mohs hardness
If the Mohs hardness of the commodity is 9 or more, the hardness value should be declared so as to be classified under 690912.
⚠️ Failure to declare hardness leads to incorrect classification.
Example： Product name: Alumina ceramic seal ring; Use: For sealing chemical pumps; Material: Alumina content 99%; Brand: No brand; Model: AL-203; Appearance: Ring-shaped, outer diameter 50mm, inner diameter 30mm, thickness 10mm; Mohs hardness: 9.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying technical ceramic ware under 690911; in fact, 690911 refers only to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, while 690919 is other technical ceramic ware.
Ignoring the declaration of Mohs hardness; if the hardness is 9 or more, it should be classified under 690912 rather than 690919.
Confusing ceramic products with glass products; ceramic products should be classified under Chapter 69, and glass products under Chapter 70.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: first determine whether it is a ceramic product (Chapter 69); second determine whether it is technical ceramic ware (heading 6909); then determine whether it belongs to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses (subheading 690911) or ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more (subheading 690912); if it belongs to none of these, classify it under 690919. At the same time, consideration should be given to whether it complies with the notes to Chapter 69, the heading texts and the subheading notes. 690911 Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses: 690911 specifically refers to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, such as crucibles, mortars, etc.; while 690919 covers other technical ceramic ware not elsewhere specified, such as mechanical seals, insulating parts, etc. 690912 Ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more: 690912 requires a Mohs hardness of 9 or more, such as silicon carbide and silicon nitride ceramics; while 690919 has no hardness requirement and covers other technical ceramics. 691490 Other ceramic products: 691490 is other ceramic products, usually referring to ceramics for non-technical uses, such as ornaments, sanitary ware, etc.; while 690919 specifically refers to ceramic ware for technical uses. 854710 Ceramic insulators: 854710 is ceramic insulators, which belong to electrical equipment; while 690919 is technical ceramic ware, which does not have the function of an insulator. 690320 Refractory ceramic products: 690320 is refractory ceramic products, used in high-temperature environments; while 690919 is technical ceramic ware, which is not necessarily refractory. Is it a ceramic product? Is it for technical use? Does it belong to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses? Is the Mohs hardness 9 or more? Does it belong to other headings of Chapter 69?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: first determine whether it is a ceramic product (Chapter 69); second determine whether it is technical ceramic ware (heading 6909); then determine whether it belongs to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses (subheading 690911) or ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more (subheading 690912); if it belongs to none of these, classify it under 690919. At the same time, consideration should be given to whether it complies with the notes to Chapter 69, the heading texts and the subheading notes.
Confused Codes：
690911 - Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses
690911 specifically refers to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, such as crucibles, mortars, etc.; while 690919 covers other technical ceramic ware not elsewhere specified, such as mechanical seals, insulating parts, etc.
690912 - Ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more
690912 requires a Mohs hardness of 9 or more, such as silicon carbide and silicon nitride ceramics; while 690919 has no hardness requirement and covers other technical ceramics.
691490 - Other ceramic products
691490 is other ceramic products, usually referring to ceramics for non-technical uses, such as ornaments, sanitary ware, etc.; while 690919 specifically refers to ceramic ware for technical uses.
854710 - Ceramic insulators
854710 is ceramic insulators, which belong to electrical equipment; while 690919 is technical ceramic ware, which does not have the function of an insulator.
690320 - Refractory ceramic products
690320 is refractory ceramic products, used in high-temperature environments; while 690919 is technical ceramic ware, which is not necessarily refractory.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a ceramic product?
✓ Is it for technical use?
✓ Does it belong to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses?
✓ Is the Mohs hardness 9 or more?
✓ Does it belong to other headings of Chapter 69?
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether a ceramic product is classified under 690919? First confirm that it is a ceramic product (Chapter 69), then confirm that it is for technical use (heading 6909), then exclude 690911 (ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses) and 690912 (ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more), and the remaining technical ceramic ware is classified under 690919. What is the difference between 690919 and 690911? 690911 specifically refers to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, such as crucibles, mortars, evaporating dishes, etc.; 690919 is other technical ceramic ware, such as mechanical seals, insulating rings, ceramic bearings, etc. The two have different uses; 690911 is more oriented toward laboratory and chemical analysis, while 690919 is more oriented toward the industrial technical field. Under which code should ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more be classified? They should be classified under 690912. Ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more usually include superhard ceramics such as silicon carbide, silicon nitride, cubic boron nitride, etc. If the hardness does not reach 9, consider classification under 690911 or 690919. Should ceramic insulators be classified under 690919? No, ceramic insulators should be classified under 854710. 690919 is technical ceramic ware, while insulators are parts of electrical equipment and have a dedicated code. How can the regulatory conditions and tax rates for 690919 be checked? They can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Tax rates and regulatory conditions may change, and the latest announcements shall prevail. What materials are required when declaring 690919? Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, product manual, material certificate, etc. are required. If regulatory conditions are involved, corresponding license documents are also required. What is the export tax rebate for 690919? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with policy changes. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult the local tax authorities. If a ceramic vessel can be used both in laboratories and in industry, how should it be classified? Classify according to the principal use. If it is mainly used in laboratories, classify it under 690911; if it is mainly used in the industrial technical field, classify it under 690919. If it is difficult to distinguish, refer to customs classification decisions or advance classification rulings.
Q: How can it be determined whether a ceramic product is classified under 690919?
A: First confirm that it is a ceramic product (Chapter 69), then confirm that it is for technical use (heading 6909), then exclude 690911 (ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses) and 690912 (ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more), and the remaining technical ceramic ware is classified under 690919.
Q: What is the difference between 690919 and 690911?
A: 690911 specifically refers to ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, such as crucibles, mortars, evaporating dishes, etc.; 690919 is other technical ceramic ware, such as mechanical seals, insulating rings, ceramic bearings, etc. The two have different uses; 690911 is more oriented toward laboratory and chemical analysis, while 690919 is more oriented toward the industrial technical field.
Q: Under which code should ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more be classified?
A: They should be classified under 690912. Ceramic articles having a Mohs hardness of 9 or more usually include superhard ceramics such as silicon carbide, silicon nitride, cubic boron nitride, etc. If the hardness does not reach 9, consider classification under 690911 or 690919.
Q: Should ceramic insulators be classified under 690919?
A: No, ceramic insulators should be classified under 854710. 690919 is technical ceramic ware, while insulators are parts of electrical equipment and have a dedicated code.
Q: How can the regulatory conditions and tax rates for 690919 be checked?
A: They can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Tax rates and regulatory conditions may change, and the latest announcements shall prevail.
Q: What materials are required when declaring 690919?
A: Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, product manual, material certificate, etc. are required. If regulatory conditions are involved, corresponding license documents are also required.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 690919?
A: The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with policy changes. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult the local tax authorities.
Q: If a ceramic vessel can be used both in laboratories and in industry, how should it be classified?
A: Classify according to the principal use. If it is mainly used in laboratories, classify it under 690911; if it is mainly used in the industrial technical field, classify it under 690919. If it is difficult to distinguish, refer to customs classification decisions or advance classification rulings.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.