Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including ceramic articles of various materials, such as porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, etc. This chapter is divided into two main parts: Part One (6901-6914) for ceramic products, and Part Two (6915-6919) for other ceramic products. Ceramic products are classified according to their material, use, and processing technology. This chapter does not include glass products (Chapter 70), precious metal products (Chapter 71), or cermet products (Chapter 81). Heading 6911 specifically covers porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles. Porcelain refers to ceramics made from raw materials such as kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, fired at high temperatures, and having characteristics such as density, translucency, and low water absorption. This heading includes porcelain plates, bowls, cups, pots, jars, and other tableware, as well as porcelain toilet articles such as washbasins and soap dishes. However, it does not include porcelain decorative articles (6913), porcelain sanitary fixtures (6910), or porcelain technical articles (6914). The first 2 digits 69 represent Chapter 69 ceramic products; the 3rd-4th digits 11 represent heading 6911, namely porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles; the 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 691190, namely other household or toilet articles. Specifically, heading 6911 is divided into multiple subheadings: 691110 for porcelain tableware and kitchenware, and 691190 for other household or toilet articles. Therefore, 691190 specifically refers to porcelain household or toilet articles that are not tableware or kitchenware, such as porcelain vases, ashtrays, soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc. The product is classified under 691190 because its material is porcelain, and its use is household or toilet, but it is not tableware or kitchenware (691110). Compared with 691110, 691190 covers non-food household or toilet articles. The difference from 6913 (porcelain decorative articles) is that 6913 is mainly used for decoration, while articles under 691190 have practical functions. The difference from 6910 (porcelain sanitary fixtures) is that 6910 refers to fixed-installed sanitary fixtures, while 691190 refers to portable toilet articles.
Chapter
Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including ceramic articles of various materials, such as porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, etc. This chapter is divided into two main parts: Part One (6901-6914) for ceramic products, and Part Two (6915-6919) for other ceramic products. Ceramic products are classified according to their material, use, and processing technology. This chapter does not include glass products (Chapter 70), precious metal products (Chapter 71), or cermet products (Chapter 81).
Heading
Heading 6911 specifically covers porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles. Porcelain refers to ceramics made from raw materials such as kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, fired at high temperatures, and having characteristics such as density, translucency, and low water absorption. This heading includes porcelain plates, bowls, cups, pots, jars, and other tableware, as well as porcelain toilet articles such as washbasins and soap dishes. However, it does not include porcelain decorative articles (6913), porcelain sanitary fixtures (6910), or porcelain technical articles (6914).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 69 represent Chapter 69 ceramic products; the 3rd-4th digits 11 represent heading 6911, namely porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and other household or toilet articles; the 5th-6th digits 90 represent subheading 691190, namely other household or toilet articles. Specifically, heading 6911 is divided into multiple subheadings: 691110 for porcelain tableware and kitchenware, and 691190 for other household or toilet articles. Therefore, 691190 specifically refers to porcelain household or toilet articles that are not tableware or kitchenware, such as porcelain vases, ashtrays, soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc.
Classification Basis
The product is classified under 691190 because its material is porcelain, and its use is household or toilet, but it is not tableware or kitchenware (691110). Compared with 691110, 691190 covers non-food household or toilet articles. The difference from 6913 (porcelain decorative articles) is that 6913 is mainly used for decoration, while articles under 691190 have practical functions. The difference from 6910 (porcelain sanitary fixtures) is that 6910 refers to fixed-installed sanitary fixtures, while 691190 refers to portable toilet articles.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as porcelain soap dish, porcelain toothbrush holder, etc., should accurately reflect the product's use and material. Material: Declare as porcelain; if necessary, indicate the type of porcelain (such as hard porcelain, soft porcelain) and composition. Use: Explain the specific use, such as household or toilet use, and give examples (such as holding soap, toothbrushes, etc.). Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, declare as 'no brand'. Model: If there is a model, declare the specific model; if there is no model, declare as 'no model'. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging method and quantity, such as quantity per carton, weight per piece, etc. Processing Technology: Briefly explain the processing technology, such as forming, firing, decoration, etc. Product Name: Porcelain soap dish; Material: Porcelain (hard porcelain); Use: Toilet use, for holding soap; Brand: No brand; Model: No model; Packaging Specifications: 60 pieces per carton, net weight 0.2 kg each; Processing Technology: Slip casting, high-temperature firing, glaze decoration. Mistakenly classifying porcelain tableware under 691190, when it should actually be classified under 691110. Mistakenly classifying porcelain decorative articles under 691190, when they should actually be classified under 6913. Falsely reporting earthenware or stoneware products as porcelain, leading to classification errors.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as porcelain soap dish, porcelain toothbrush holder, etc., should accurately reflect the product's use and material.
⚠️ Writing only 'porcelain article' or 'ceramic utensil', which is too general and does not specify the exact product name.
Material
Declare as porcelain; if necessary, indicate the type of porcelain (such as hard porcelain, soft porcelain) and composition.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing as earthenware or stoneware, leading to classification errors.
Use
Explain the specific use, such as household or toilet use, and give examples (such as holding soap, toothbrushes, etc.).
⚠️ Failing to distinguish tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles, and generally writing 'household'.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, declare as 'no brand'.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or falsely reporting another brand.
Model
If there is a model, declare the specific model; if there is no model, declare as 'no model'.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model declaration.
Packaging Specifications
Declare the packaging method and quantity, such as quantity per carton, weight per piece, etc.
⚠️ Packaging specifications are not declared in detail, affecting customs inspection.
Processing Technology
Briefly explain the processing technology, such as forming, firing, decoration, etc.
⚠️ Failing to declare the processing technology, or inaccurate process description.
Example： Product Name: Porcelain soap dish; Material: Porcelain (hard porcelain); Use: Toilet use, for holding soap; Brand: No brand; Model: No model; Packaging Specifications: 60 pieces per carton, net weight 0.2 kg each; Processing Technology: Slip casting, high-temperature firing, glaze decoration.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying porcelain tableware under 691190, when it should actually be classified under 691110.
Mistakenly classifying porcelain decorative articles under 691190, when they should actually be classified under 6913.
Falsely reporting earthenware or stoneware products as porcelain, leading to classification errors.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the material is porcelain; 2. Whether the use is household or toilet; 3. Whether it belongs to tableware or kitchenware. Porcelain must meet characteristics such as high-temperature firing, density, and low water absorption. Household or toilet articles refer to non-food daily necessities, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, ashtrays, etc. If it is tableware or kitchenware, it should be classified under 691110; if it is a decorative article, it should be classified under 6913; if it is a sanitary fixture, it should be classified under 6910. 691110 Porcelain tableware and kitchenware: 691110 covers porcelain tableware and kitchenware, such as bowls, plates, cups, pots, etc.; 691190 covers other household or toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc. The difference lies in whether the use is for food and drink. 691200 Earthenware tableware and kitchenware: 691200 is earthenware, with a different material; 691190 is porcelain. Earthenware has higher water absorption and a rougher texture, while porcelain is dense and translucent. 691310 Porcelain decorative articles: 691310 is porcelain decorative articles, mainly used for decoration, such as vases, sculptures, etc.; 691190 is practical household or toilet articles. The difference lies in whether the main function is decorative or practical. 691010 Porcelain sanitary fixtures: 691010 is porcelain sanitary fixtures, such as toilets, washbasins, etc., usually fixed-installed; 691190 is portable toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc. 691410 Other porcelain technical articles: 691410 is porcelain technical articles, such as laboratory porcelain, industrial porcelain; 691190 is household or toilet articles. The difference lies in whether the use is technical. Is the material porcelain? Is the use household or toilet? Does it belong to tableware or kitchenware? Does it belong to decorative articles? Does it belong to sanitary fixtures?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the material is porcelain; 2. Whether the use is household or toilet; 3. Whether it belongs to tableware or kitchenware. Porcelain must meet characteristics such as high-temperature firing, density, and low water absorption. Household or toilet articles refer to non-food daily necessities, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, ashtrays, etc. If it is tableware or kitchenware, it should be classified under 691110; if it is a decorative article, it should be classified under 6913; if it is a sanitary fixture, it should be classified under 6910.
Confused Codes：
691110 - Porcelain tableware and kitchenware
691110 covers porcelain tableware and kitchenware, such as bowls, plates, cups, pots, etc.; 691190 covers other household or toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc. The difference lies in whether the use is for food and drink.
691200 - Earthenware tableware and kitchenware
691200 is earthenware, with a different material; 691190 is porcelain. Earthenware has higher water absorption and a rougher texture, while porcelain is dense and translucent.
691310 - Porcelain decorative articles
691310 is porcelain decorative articles, mainly used for decoration, such as vases, sculptures, etc.; 691190 is practical household or toilet articles. The difference lies in whether the main function is decorative or practical.
691010 - Porcelain sanitary fixtures
691010 is porcelain sanitary fixtures, such as toilets, washbasins, etc., usually fixed-installed; 691190 is portable toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc.
691410 - Other porcelain technical articles
691410 is porcelain technical articles, such as laboratory porcelain, industrial porcelain; 691190 is household or toilet articles. The difference lies in whether the use is technical.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material porcelain?
✓ Is the use household or toilet?
✓ Does it belong to tableware or kitchenware?
✓ Does it belong to decorative articles?
✓ Does it belong to sanitary fixtures?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a porcelain product is classified under 691110 or 691190? The key is the use: if the product is tableware for dining (such as bowls, plates, cups) or kitchenware (such as pots, kettles), it is classified under 691110; if it is non-dining household or toilet articles (such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, ashtrays), it is classified under 691190. Which code should a porcelain vase be classified under? If a porcelain vase is mainly used for decoration, it should be classified under 691310 (porcelain decorative articles); if it has a practical function (such as holding water for flowers) and is not tableware or kitchenware, it may also be classified under 691190, but usually based on the main function, decorative vases are classified under 6913. How to distinguish earthenware from porcelain? What should be noted when declaring? The main difference between earthenware and porcelain lies in raw materials and firing temperature: porcelain uses kaolin and other raw materials, fired at high temperature, dense, translucent, and low water absorption; earthenware raw materials contain impurities, fired at lower temperature, with higher water absorption. When declaring, the material should be accurately described to avoid false reporting. Which code should porcelain sanitary fixtures such as toilets be classified under? Porcelain sanitary fixtures such as toilets and washbasins should be classified under 691010, not 691190. 691190 only covers portable toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc. If a porcelain product has both practical and decorative functions, how should it be classified? Classify according to the main function. If the main function is decorative, classify under 6913; if the main function is practical, classify under 691190. Customs usually makes a comprehensive judgment based on the product's design, use, sales status, etc. What declaration elements are required when declaring 691190? Usually, product name, material, use, brand, model, packaging specifications, processing technology, etc. are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Customs Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China'. What is the export tax rebate rate for 691190? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate library or consult the local customs. Usually, the rebate rate for porcelain household or toilet articles is similar to that for porcelain tableware, but the actual policy shall prevail. How to determine the HS code for porcelain soap dishes sold in cross-border e-commerce? Porcelain soap dishes belong to porcelain toilet articles and should be classified under 691190. When declaring for cross-border e-commerce, the product name, material, use, etc. should be accurately filled in, and note that the HS code of the destination country may differ. It is recommended to check the destination country's customs code in advance.
Q: How to determine whether a porcelain product is classified under 691110 or 691190?
A: The key is the use: if the product is tableware for dining (such as bowls, plates, cups) or kitchenware (such as pots, kettles), it is classified under 691110; if it is non-dining household or toilet articles (such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, ashtrays), it is classified under 691190.
Q: Which code should a porcelain vase be classified under?
A: If a porcelain vase is mainly used for decoration, it should be classified under 691310 (porcelain decorative articles); if it has a practical function (such as holding water for flowers) and is not tableware or kitchenware, it may also be classified under 691190, but usually based on the main function, decorative vases are classified under 6913.
Q: How to distinguish earthenware from porcelain? What should be noted when declaring?
A: The main difference between earthenware and porcelain lies in raw materials and firing temperature: porcelain uses kaolin and other raw materials, fired at high temperature, dense, translucent, and low water absorption; earthenware raw materials contain impurities, fired at lower temperature, with higher water absorption. When declaring, the material should be accurately described to avoid false reporting.
Q: Which code should porcelain sanitary fixtures such as toilets be classified under?
A: Porcelain sanitary fixtures such as toilets and washbasins should be classified under 691010, not 691190. 691190 only covers portable toilet articles, such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, etc.
Q: If a porcelain product has both practical and decorative functions, how should it be classified?
A: Classify according to the main function. If the main function is decorative, classify under 6913; if the main function is practical, classify under 691190. Customs usually makes a comprehensive judgment based on the product's design, use, sales status, etc.
Q: What declaration elements are required when declaring 691190?
A: Usually, product name, material, use, brand, model, packaging specifications, processing technology, etc. are required. The specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Customs Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China'.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 691190?
A: The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate library or consult the local customs. Usually, the rebate rate for porcelain household or toilet articles is similar to that for porcelain tableware, but the actual policy shall prevail.
Q: How to determine the HS code for porcelain soap dishes sold in cross-border e-commerce?
A: Porcelain soap dishes belong to porcelain toilet articles and should be classified under 691190. When declaring for cross-border e-commerce, the product name, material, use, etc. should be accurately filled in, and note that the HS code of the destination country may differ. It is recommended to check the destination country's customs code in advance.
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