Section XIII · Stone, Ceramics & Glass · Chapter 69
Ceramic products
About chapter 69
Chapter 69 covers ceramic products: bricks, tiles, sanitary ware, tableware and other fired-clay and ceramic goods, split mainly by whether the product is for construction, industrial or household/decorative use.
Classification tip: Ceramic tableware intended for food contact is subject to lead/cadmium migration-limit testing in many markets, a requirement that sits alongside (not instead of) the customs classification.
30 six-digit codes
Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
1 code6901.00Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths
3 codes6902.10Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o36902.20Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (Al2o3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these6902.90Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.c. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2
Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths
3 codes6903.10Refractory ceramic goods; containing, by weight, more than 50% of free carbon, excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths6903.20Refractory ceramic goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica, excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths6903.90Refractory ceramic goods; composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths
Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like
2 codes6904.10Ceramic building bricks6904.90Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)
Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods
2 codes6905.10Ceramic roofing tiles6905.90Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles)
Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings
1 code6906.00Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings
Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics
5 codes6907.21Ceramic 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%6907.22Ceramic 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 over 0.5% but not over 10%6907.23Ceramic 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 over 10%6907.30Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.406907.40Finishing ceramics
Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods
4 codes6909.11Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china6909.12Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale6909.19Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china6909.90Ceramic wares; pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods and ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles used in agriculture
Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures
2 codes6910.10Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of porcelain or china6910.90Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; of other than porcelain or china
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china
2 codes6911.10Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china6911.90Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china
Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china
1 code6912.00Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china
Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles
2 codes6913.10Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles, of porcelain or china6913.90Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles; other than of porcelain or china
Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69
2 codes6914.10Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69; of porcelain or china6914.90Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69; other than of porcelain or china
More chapters in section XIII: Stone, Ceramics & Glass
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 6901-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 69 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 69 cover?
Chapter 69 of the Harmonized System covers: ceramic products. It belongs to section XIII (Stone, Ceramics & Glass) and contains 13 four-digit headings, 6901–6914.
How many HS codes are in chapter 69?
Chapter 69 contains 13 four-digit headings and 30 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 6901 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 69?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.