Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including porcelain and pottery. This chapter is divided into two main headings: 6901 to 6914 for ceramic products, of which 6914 is other ceramic products. The chapter notes clarify the definition of porcelain: ceramic products that are fully sintered and have a water absorption rate not exceeding 0.5%. This chapter does not include glass products, refractory products, precious metal products, etc. Ceramic products are widely used in household, decorative, construction, industrial and other fields. Heading 6914 covers other ceramic products, including porcelain and non-porcelain (pottery) household or decorative articles. Subheading 6914.10 is other household or decorative articles of porcelain, and 6914.90 is other household or decorative articles of non-porcelain. This heading does not include ceramic products already classified in 6901 to 6913, such as ceramic tiles, sanitary fixtures, tableware, etc. Main commodities include porcelain vases, ornaments, kitchen utensils, bathroom accessories, etc. The first 2 digits 69 represent Chapter 69 ceramic products. The 3rd-4th digits 14 represent heading 6914, i.e., other ceramic products. The 5th-6th digits 10 represent subheading 6914.10, i.e., other household or decorative articles of porcelain. Therefore, the complete meaning of 691410 is: other household or decorative articles of porcelain. Among them, 'porcelain' refers to porcelain meeting the chapter note definition, 'other' refers to ceramic products not classified in previous headings, and 'household or decorative use' refers to the purpose. The product is a porcelain household or decorative article, not classified in other more specific headings (such as 6911 porcelain tableware, 6912 porcelain kitchenware, etc.), so it is classified in 6914. If it is pottery, it is classified in 6914.90; if it is glass, it is classified in Chapter 70; if it is refractory material, it is classified in the earlier part of Chapter 69.
Chapter
Chapter 69 covers ceramic products, including porcelain and pottery. This chapter is divided into two main headings: 6901 to 6914 for ceramic products, of which 6914 is other ceramic products. The chapter notes clarify the definition of porcelain: ceramic products that are fully sintered and have a water absorption rate not exceeding 0.5%. This chapter does not include glass products, refractory products, precious metal products, etc. Ceramic products are widely used in household, decorative, construction, industrial and other fields.
Heading
Heading 6914 covers other ceramic products, including porcelain and non-porcelain (pottery) household or decorative articles. Subheading 6914.10 is other household or decorative articles of porcelain, and 6914.90 is other household or decorative articles of non-porcelain. This heading does not include ceramic products already classified in 6901 to 6913, such as ceramic tiles, sanitary fixtures, tableware, etc. Main commodities include porcelain vases, ornaments, kitchen utensils, bathroom accessories, etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 69 represent Chapter 69 ceramic products. The 3rd-4th digits 14 represent heading 6914, i.e., other ceramic products. The 5th-6th digits 10 represent subheading 6914.10, i.e., other household or decorative articles of porcelain. Therefore, the complete meaning of 691410 is: other household or decorative articles of porcelain. Among them, 'porcelain' refers to porcelain meeting the chapter note definition, 'other' refers to ceramic products not classified in previous headings, and 'household or decorative use' refers to the purpose.
Classification Basis
The product is a porcelain household or decorative article, not classified in other more specific headings (such as 6911 porcelain tableware, 6912 porcelain kitchenware, etc.), so it is classified in 6914. If it is pottery, it is classified in 6914.90; if it is glass, it is classified in Chapter 70; if it is refractory material, it is classified in the earlier part of Chapter 69.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as porcelain vase, porcelain ornament, etc. It should accurately reflect the product attributes. Material: The material of the declared commodity, such as porcelain, pottery, bone china, etc. Porcelain must meet a water absorption rate ≤0.5%. Use: The use of the declared commodity, such as household, decorative, kitchen, etc. It needs to be specifically stated. Brand: The brand of the declared commodity; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Brand affects price and intellectual property rights. Model: The model of the declared commodity; if no model, fill in 'no model'. Model helps identify the commodity. Processing method: The processing method of the declared commodity, such as molding, hand-painting, carving, etc. Appearance: The appearance of the declared commodity, such as shape, color, pattern, etc. Composition content: The chemical composition of the declared commodity, such as content of aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, etc. Product name: porcelain vase; Material: porcelain (water absorption rate 0.3%); Use: decorative; Brand: no brand; Model: no model; Processing method: molded then hand-painted; Appearance: cylindrical, white base, blue pattern; Composition content: silicon dioxide 60%, aluminum oxide 30%, others 10%. Mistakenly classifying bone china under 691410; bone china is usually classified under 691110 (porcelain tableware) or 691200 (porcelain kitchenware). Mistakenly declaring pottery items as porcelain; pottery should be classified under 691490. Failure to declare water absorption rate, making it impossible to prove it is porcelain, which may lead to classification disputes.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as porcelain vase, porcelain ornament, etc. It should accurately reflect the product attributes.
⚠️ Only writing 'ceramic products', which is too general and does not distinguish porcelain or pottery.
Material
The material of the declared commodity, such as porcelain, pottery, bone china, etc. Porcelain must meet a water absorption rate ≤0.5%.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring bone china as porcelain; bone china is usually classified in 6911 or 6912.
Use
The use of the declared commodity, such as household, decorative, kitchen, etc. It needs to be specifically stated.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring decorative use as household use, affecting classification.
Brand
The brand of the declared commodity; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Brand affects price and intellectual property rights.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly reporting the brand, leading to customs questioning.
Model
The model of the declared commodity; if no model, fill in 'no model'. Model helps identify the commodity.
⚠️ Incomplete model filling or inconsistency with the actual product.
Processing method
The processing method of the declared commodity, such as molding, hand-painting, carving, etc.
⚠️ Failure to declare the processing method, affecting classification.
Appearance
The appearance of the declared commodity, such as shape, color, pattern, etc.
⚠️ Appearance description is too simple to distinguish from other codes.
Composition content
The chemical composition of the declared commodity, such as content of aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, etc.
⚠️ Failure to provide composition content, making it impossible to determine whether it is porcelain.
Example： Product name: porcelain vase; Material: porcelain (water absorption rate 0.3%); Use: decorative; Brand: no brand; Model: no model; Processing method: molded then hand-painted; Appearance: cylindrical, white base, blue pattern; Composition content: silicon dioxide 60%, aluminum oxide 30%, others 10%.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying bone china under 691410; bone china is usually classified under 691110 (porcelain tableware) or 691200 (porcelain kitchenware).
Mistakenly declaring pottery items as porcelain; pottery should be classified under 691490.
Failure to declare water absorption rate, making it impossible to prove it is porcelain, which may lead to classification disputes.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the material is porcelain (water absorption rate ≤0.5%); 2. Whether the use is household or decorative; 3. Whether it is a ceramic product not named in other headings. If it is porcelain tableware, classify under 6911; porcelain kitchenware under 6912; porcelain sanitary fixtures under 6910; porcelain building bricks under 6907, etc. 691110 Porcelain tableware: 691110 is porcelain tableware, such as bowls, plates, cups, etc.; 691410 is other household or decorative articles, such as vases, ornaments. 691200 Porcelain kitchenware: 691200 is porcelain kitchenware, such as pots, kettles, jars, etc.; 691410 is other household or decorative articles. 691310 Porcelain statuettes and decorative articles: 691310 is porcelain statuettes and decorative articles, such as figure statues; 691410 is other decorative articles, such as vases, photo frames. 691490 Other pottery household or decorative articles: 691490 is pottery, water absorption rate >0.5%; 691410 is porcelain, water absorption rate ≤0.5%. 701310 Glass household or decorative articles: 701310 is glass, different material; 691410 is porcelain. Is the material porcelain (water absorption rate ≤0.5%)? Is the use household or decorative? Has it already been classified under other more specific headings? Is a water absorption rate test report provided? Are brand and model completely declared?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the material is porcelain (water absorption rate ≤0.5%); 2. Whether the use is household or decorative; 3. Whether it is a ceramic product not named in other headings. If it is porcelain tableware, classify under 6911; porcelain kitchenware under 6912; porcelain sanitary fixtures under 6910; porcelain building bricks under 6907, etc.
Confused Codes：
691110 - Porcelain tableware
691110 is porcelain tableware, such as bowls, plates, cups, etc.; 691410 is other household or decorative articles, such as vases, ornaments.
691200 - Porcelain kitchenware
691200 is porcelain kitchenware, such as pots, kettles, jars, etc.; 691410 is other household or decorative articles.
691310 - Porcelain statuettes and decorative articles
691310 is porcelain statuettes and decorative articles, such as figure statues; 691410 is other decorative articles, such as vases, photo frames.
691490 - Other pottery household or decorative articles
691490 is pottery, water absorption rate >0.5%; 691410 is porcelain, water absorption rate ≤0.5%.
701310 - Glass household or decorative articles
701310 is glass, different material; 691410 is porcelain.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material porcelain (water absorption rate ≤0.5%)?
✓ Is the use household or decorative?
✓ Has it already been classified under other more specific headings?
✓ Is a water absorption rate test report provided?
✓ Are brand and model completely declared?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a product is porcelain? Porcelain must have a water absorption rate not exceeding 0.5%, which can be confirmed by a test report. If the water absorption rate is higher than 0.5%, it is pottery and should be classified under 691490. Which HS code should a porcelain vase be classified under? If a porcelain vase is decorative, classify under 691410; if it is a porcelain statuette, classify under 691310. What is the difference in HS codes between porcelain tableware and porcelain decorative articles? Porcelain tableware is classified under 691110, and porcelain decorative articles under 691310 or 691410. The main difference is the use. How to declare the material of porcelain products during customs declaration? It should be declared as 'porcelain' and a water absorption rate test report should be provided. If it is bone china, it should be declared as 'bone china' and classified under 691110 or 691200. How to check the tax rate for porcelain products? It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. Tax rates may change, so the latest version shall prevail. What are common classification misunderstandings for porcelain decorative articles? Common misunderstandings include mistakenly declaring bone china as porcelain, mistakenly declaring pottery as porcelain, and mistakenly classifying statuettes under 691410, etc. How to choose HS codes for porcelain decorative articles sold via cross-border e-commerce? Choose according to material and use. Porcelain decorative articles are generally classified under 691310 or 691410. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. How do rules of origin for porcelain products affect tariffs? Rules of origin determine whether preferential tax rates apply, and must be judged according to free trade agreements. Porcelain products usually need to meet tariff classification change or regional value content requirements.
Q: How to determine whether a product is porcelain?
A: Porcelain must have a water absorption rate not exceeding 0.5%, which can be confirmed by a test report. If the water absorption rate is higher than 0.5%, it is pottery and should be classified under 691490.
Q: Which HS code should a porcelain vase be classified under?
A: If a porcelain vase is decorative, classify under 691410; if it is a porcelain statuette, classify under 691310.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between porcelain tableware and porcelain decorative articles?
A: Porcelain tableware is classified under 691110, and porcelain decorative articles under 691310 or 691410. The main difference is the use.
Q: How to declare the material of porcelain products during customs declaration?
A: It should be declared as 'porcelain' and a water absorption rate test report should be provided. If it is bone china, it should be declared as 'bone china' and classified under 691110 or 691200.
Q: How to check the tax rate for porcelain products?
A: It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs or the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. Tax rates may change, so the latest version shall prevail.
Q: What are common classification misunderstandings for porcelain decorative articles?
A: Common misunderstandings include mistakenly declaring bone china as porcelain, mistakenly declaring pottery as porcelain, and mistakenly classifying statuettes under 691410, etc.
Q: How to choose HS codes for porcelain decorative articles sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Choose according to material and use. Porcelain decorative articles are generally classified under 691310 or 691410. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How do rules of origin for porcelain products affect tariffs?
A: Rules of origin determine whether preferential tax rates apply, and must be judged according to free trade agreements. Porcelain products usually need to meet tariff classification change or regional value content requirements.
⚠️ 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.