Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles

HS v2022 Code: 6913

About statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles

HS code 6913 covers the production of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles. This industry plays a significant role in the broader decorative arts and home furnishings sectors, providing a wide range of unique and artistic products for both commercial and residential applications. Statuettes and ornamental ceramics are highly valued for their aesthetic appeal, craftsmanship, and ability to enhance the ambiance of various indoor and outdoor spaces.

Production process

The production of statuettes and ornamental ceramic articles typically involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Artisans often utilize hand-sculpting, molding, and casting methods to create the initial forms, followed by intricate decorative processes such as glazing, painting, and firing. Advanced technologies like computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing may also be employed to streamline certain production steps and enable the creation of more complex designs.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the statuettes and ornamental ceramic articles industry include high-quality clay, glaze materials, specialized tools and equipment (e.g., pottery wheels, kilns), and skilled labor. Depending on the specific design and production methods, other inputs such as pigments, decorative elements (e.g., metal, glass), and packaging materials may also be necessary.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the statuettes and ornamental ceramic articles industry are the finished products, which can range from small figurines and vases to large-scale sculptures and architectural elements. These outputs are often consumed by 4420 Furniture manufacturers, 4649 Other specialized retail stores, and 9102 Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions for display and decorative purposes.

Family tree for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6913'>6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6901'>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/v2022/6902'>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/v2022/6903'>6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6907'>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/v2022/6909'>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/v2022/6910'>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/v2022/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6914'>6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/691310'>691310: Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles, of porcelain or china</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/691390'>691390: Ceramic statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]


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