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Customs code · HS subheading 6912 00

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Earthenware or fine-clay household and toilet articles

Excluding tableware, kitchenware, sanitary ware, decorations and transport containers

This is a complete 8-digit customs code. Exports and Intrastat use it as it is. For an import into the EU the declaration uses 6912 00 85 00: this code with 00 added.

This covers household and toilet articles made of earthenware or fine clay. It does not cover tableware, kitchenware, baths, bidets, washbasins or similar sanitary articles, statuettes or other decorations, or containers used to transport or package goods.

For example

  • An earthenware soap dish
  • A fine-clay toothbrush holder
See the official tariff text

Official tariff text

Household articles and toilet articles, of earthenware or fine pottery (excl. tableware, kitchenware, baths, bidets, sinks and similar sanitary fixtures, statuettes and other ornamental articles, pots, jars, carboys and similar receptacles for the conveyance or packing of goods)

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Your answer for export

The full EU export code is 6912 00 85.

You do not pick a 10-digit EU import line for an export declaration or Intrastat. The destination classifies the goods under its own tariff.

8 digits, ready

Selling to Norway, Great Britain and the United States

What they charge on arrival.

Norway, Great Britain and the United States use their own tariff lines under the 6-digit HS code. The rates below are what their customs charge on goods arriving from the EU. Match the goods against each country's own wording before you rely on a rate.

Norway

Duty free

  • Their lines2 Norwegian lines

69.12.0010 Of faience (white throughout the mass)

Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Great Britain

8.0%

  • Their lines1 British line
  • EU originDuty free

6912 00 85 00 Earthenware or fine pottery

Northern Ireland follows other rules.

UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.

United States

From 10.0% to 28.0%

Estimated from published US measures

  • Their lines13 US lines
  • Entry dateSept. 17, 2026

6912.00.10.00 Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles

The US importer of record files the entry.

US tariff data checked Sept. 16, 2026.

See the 2 Norwegian lines

Selling to Norway

Norway splits the 6-digit category its own way, so these are Norway's own lines under it, not this EU code. Check your product against their wording; what Norwegian customs charges is shown per line.

  • 69.12.0010

    Of faience (white throughout the mass)

    Ordinary duty
    Duty free

  • 69.12.0090

    Of other materials

    Ordinary duty
    Duty free

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

See the 1 British line

Selling to Great Britain

What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.

  • 6912 00 85 00

    Earthenware or fine pottery

    Ordinary duty
    8.0%
    Goods of EU origin
    Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1599, last checked Sept. 13, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

See the 13 US lines

Selling to the United States

What US customs charges when goods like these arrive from the EU. The US importer of record files the entry and pays the duty.

  • 6912.00.10.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze which, on teapots, may be any color, but which, on other articles, must be mottled, streaked or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt

    General rate
    0.7%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.20.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware

    General rate
    28%
    From the EU
    28.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.35.10

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Available in specified sets, In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $38, Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension

    General rate
    9.8%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.35.50

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Available in specified sets, In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $38, Other

    General rate
    9.8%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.39.10

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Available in specified sets, In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38, Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension

    General rate
    4.5%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.39.50

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Available in specified sets, In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38, Other

    General rate
    4.5%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.41.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Steins with permanently attached pewter lids; candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets

    General rate
    3.9%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.44.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Mugs and other steins

    General rate
    10%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
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  • 6912.00.45.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen

    General rate
    4.5%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.46.00

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Serviette rings

    General rate
    9.8%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.48.10

    Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china, Tableware and kitchenware, Other, Suitable for food or drink contact

    General rate
    9.8%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.48.90

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

    General rate
    9.8%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

  • 6912.00.50.00

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

    General rate
    6%
    From the EU
    10.0% Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99

Worked out for an entry on Sept. 17, 2026.

US tariff schedule 2026HTSRev19, last checked Sept. 16, 2026.

Last change we recorded: Revision 19 (2026), Sept. 16, 2026.

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, US import taxes and customs fees are not included.

The descriptions above are the US tariff texts, which the United States publishes in English only.

Source: the US International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), public domain, and the measures published in the Federal Register.

This is a planning estimate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (revision shown) and the published Federal Register measures as of the date shown, for a shipment of EU origin. It is not a customs entry, legal advice or a broker's opinion, and tariffs.help is not a US-licensed customs broker. The US importer of record or their broker confirms the classification, origin, value and the duty due before filing.

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On an import declaration

6912 00 85 00

When these goods are imported into the EU, the declaration uses the 10-digit form 6912008500: this code with 00 added. There is no further split under it.

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Exports from the EU and Intrastat normally use the 8-digit code as it is.

EU tariff data of Sept. 13, 2026.

Rates, origin and documents

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Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.

Data of Sept. 1, 2026

Lower duty for goods from some countries

Possible

Preferential rates exist for goods originating in:

  • Andorra
  • San Marino
  • Türkiye
  • European Union
  • Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe
  • Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia
  • Western Sahara
  • European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
  • +46 origins

These rates apply to Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms); GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance); OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories); GSP - General arrangements except India.

Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.

Check this code in the official EU TARIC database

Restrictions and paperwork

Important

Import restrictions are recorded for goods originating in:

  • Iraq
  • Syria
  • any country
  • Ukraine
  • North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)

The EU records document conditions on this code. What customs may ask for depends on where the goods come from, exactly what the product is and the customs procedure.

Proof of origin 2 conditions

If you claim a lower rate for goods from a country the EU has a trade agreement with, customs asks for proof of origin, for example a EUR.1 certificate or an origin declaration.

Show the EU's own wording for these conditions
  • Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
  • Movement certificate EUR.1

Sanctions and restricted regions 4 conditions

Some conditions come from EU sanctions rules. They matter when the goods are linked to a country or region the EU restricts trade with.

Show the EU's own wording for these conditions
  • Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
  • Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
  • Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
  • Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)

Product controls and permits 1 condition

Depending on the exact product, customs may ask for a licence, a permit or a control certificate before the goods are released.

Show the EU's own wording for this condition
  • Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA

Statements that the goods are outside a rule's scope 1 condition

Some conditions are statements that a rule does not cover the goods, for example that the product is not on a controlled list.

Show the EU's own wording for this condition
  • Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Other conditions 3 conditions

These conditions match none of the groups above. Whether customs asks for one depends on the goods, where they come from and the customs procedure.

Show the EU's own wording for these conditions
  • Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
  • Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
  • Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
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EU tariff measure data of Sept. 1, 2026.

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  1. XIII
  2. 69
  3. 6912
  4. 6912 00
  5. 6912 00 85
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