Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

HS v2017 Code: 6911

About tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

HS code 6911 covers a wide range of porcelain and china-based household and personal items, including tableware, kitchenware, and various other articles for domestic use. This industry plays a significant role in the global consumer goods market, catering to the growing demand for high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing household products. The production and trade of these items are closely linked to the broader trends in the home furnishings and consumer lifestyle sectors, making it an important component of the overall economy.

Production process

The production of porcelain and china-based household articles typically involves a multi-step process. It begins with the preparation of the raw materials, which often include kaolin, feldspar, and quartz. These materials are then mixed, refined, and formed into the desired shapes using techniques such as molding, casting, or pressing. The shaped items are then dried, fired in high-temperature kilns, and often undergo additional finishing processes, such as glazing, decorating, or polishing, to enhance their appearance and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6911 items include the raw materials mentioned above, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for the various manufacturing stages. This may include molds, kilns, glazing equipment, and decorative tools. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, with expertise in areas such as ceramic design, glaze formulation, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6911 industry are a wide range of porcelain and china-based household articles, including plates, bowls, cups, saucers, serving dishes, and various other tableware and kitchenware items. These products are often consumed by 4419 Furniture; other articles of wood and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof, as well as the broader 6910 Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures industry.

Family tree for tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6901'>6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6902'>6902: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6903'>6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6907'>6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6909'>6909: 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</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6910'>6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6913'>6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6914'>6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/691110'>691110: Tableware and kitchenware; of porcelain or china</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/691190'>691190: Household and toilet articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china</a>"]


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