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

HS v2017 Code: 6912

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

HS code 6912 covers a diverse range of ceramic products used in households and for personal care. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential items for daily life and supporting various downstream sectors, such as food service, hospitality, and personal care. The products within this code are widely consumed across both developed and developing markets, making it an important component of international trade and commerce.

Production process

The production of ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials, such as clay, feldspar, and silica, are carefully selected and mixed. The mixture is then shaped using techniques like molding, pressing, or throwing on a potter's wheel. The shaped items are then dried, fired in a kiln at high temperatures, and often glazed or decorated to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6912 items include various types of clay, minerals (e.g., feldspar, silica), water, and fuel for the kilns. Specialized equipment, such as pottery wheels, molds, and kilns, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including ceramic artists, designers, and technicians, to ensure the quality and innovation of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 6912 are a wide range of ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, such as plates, bowls, cups, mugs, serving dishes, and various decorative and functional items. These products are often consumed by 4901 Food Service, 4902 Hospitality, and 3304 Personal Care industries, among others, making them an integral part of the global supply chain for essential household and personal care items.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than 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/v2017/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; 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/v2017/691200'>691200: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]


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