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
In plain English
This heading covers ceramic items designed for laboratory, chemical, or other technical applications, as well as ceramic containers used for transporting or packing goods and receptacles for agricultural use. The technical wares are categorized by their material, distinguishing between those made of porcelain or china, those with a Mohs hardness of nine or higher, and other types that fit neither of those descriptions. The remaining category includes ceramic pots, jars, and similar articles intended for the conveyance or packing of goods, along with troughs and tubs used in agriculture.
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china
Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
Ceramic 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 china
Ceramic 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
Chapter 69 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Porcelain (vitrified, translucent) vs stoneware (opaque, not fully vitrified) — the distinction affects classification and sometimes duty rate.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 69
- 6901 — Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meal…
- 6902 — Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constr…
- 6903 — Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supp…
- 6904 — Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the…
- 6905 — Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural orna…
- 6906 — Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings
- 6907 — Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes a…
- 6910 — Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water…
- 6911 — Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; …
- 6912 — Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet ar…
- 6913 — Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles
- 6914 — Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69