What HS code 6909.11 covers
HS code 6909.11 classifies ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china. It is a subheading of heading 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), in chapter 69 (Ceramic products), section XIII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 6909.11
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 6909
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 6909.11.
- 6909.12 Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
- 6909.19 Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china
- 6909.90 Ceramic wares; pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods and ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles used in agriculture
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 6909.11 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.