Tableware — HTS 6911
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china
Chapter 69 › Heading 6911
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6911 is a broad product category for household and similar articles made of porcelain or china. It groups items such as tableware, kitchenware, other household articles, and toilet articles. “Porcelain or china” identifies the ceramic material covered by this heading; it is not a description of every ceramic product.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 6911 rather than another ceramic heading. Then use the heading’s more detailed subheadings, which commonly distinguish the article’s function or type—for example, tableware versus kitchenware or another household or toilet article—and may use additional product descriptions. Review the full legal wording, including section and chapter notes, and classify the imported article as presented at entry. A customs broker may be needed for unusual or borderline products.
What to check
- Confirm the item is porcelain or china, and do not assume that every ceramic, stoneware, earthenware, or bone-china article belongs in heading 6911.
- Describe the product by its actual use and design—such as serving, dining, food preparation, household, or toilet use—rather than by its marketing name alone.
- Check the complete HTSUS structure from heading 6911 through the 8-digit statistical provision, including any exclusions, material distinctions, or product-type wording.
- Review the item as imported, including sets, combinations, packaging, decoration, and whether accessories are included; these details can affect classification.
- Keep product specifications, composition information, photographs, and prior classification support, and obtain broker or ruling guidance when the wording does not clearly fit.
HTS heading 6911 summary
Tableware is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6911.90.00 👉 | Other | 5.4% | Free | 70% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6911?
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.