The HS code for ceramic sanitaryware is in heading 6910, which covers sinks, washbasins, bidets, water closets, flushing cisterns and similar fixtures made of ceramic. A ceramic toilet or basin therefore starts with 6910, and the subheading depends on whether the body is porcelain or another ceramic.
Fittings sold with the fixture are usually classified separately. Your customs broker should confirm the full national code for your country.
How is heading 6910 split?
At six digits, heading 6910 has two main subheadings:
- 6910.10 covers ceramic sanitary fixtures of porcelain or china.
- 6910.90 covers other ceramic sanitary fixtures.
Most Indian toilets and basins are vitreous china, so ask the factory and your broker which subheading fits the body. Countries then add further digits, so the code on your import entry will be longer than six digits.
Which parts are classified outside 6910?
A complete toilet set often includes parts that are not ceramic. In general:
- Plastic toilet seats and covers are classified as plastic articles, not under 6910.
- Metal flush valves, taps and other fittings are classified as valves or fittings in their own headings.
- A plastic cistern is a plastic article, while a ceramic cistern is within 6910.
Rules for sets differ. In some cases customs treat a retail set as one item under its main component, and in others each part is separate. Do not assume. Ask your broker how the set will be treated, and describe the parts clearly on the invoice.
How should you describe the goods on the invoice?
Clear descriptions prevent questions. State the item type, material, whether it is one-piece or two-piece, the trap type, and any included fittings. A line that reads only sanitaryware set invites a query.
List each model with its quantity, and show the ceramic items separately from seats and fittings. The invoice, packing list and bill of lading should all use the same wording. The document pack your broker will ask for lists the basics, and documents needed for tile exports from India shows the wider paperwork.
Why does the code matter?
The code decides duty, certification checks and any trade remedy. Some markets also require product certification for sanitaryware, which depends on how it is classified. A wrong code can mean a duty adjustment, a delayed release or a penalty.
Agree the code with your broker before the order, and make sure the factory uses the same description on every document.
What about bidets, urinals and pedestals?
Heading 6910 is wide. It also covers bidets, urinals and pedestals made of ceramic, so a mixed container of bathroom ceramics will usually sit under the same heading, with the subheading set by body type. List each item on the invoice with its model code and material. A single line of mixed goods is the easiest way to attract a customs query.
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