Ceramic bowl Hs Code

Ceramic bowl harmonized system code

Product Overview The ceramic bowl, classified under HS Code 691200, is a tableware item composed primarily of fired clay and other inorganic non-metallic materials. These bowls are characterized by their durable, vitrified surface achieved through high-temperature kiln processing, typically ranging between 1,100°C and 1,300°C, ensuring resistance to thermal shock and mechanical wear. Dimensional specifications vary, with standard diameters ranging from 10 cm to 25 cm and heights between 5 cm and 15 cm, depending on design and intended use. The product category under HS Code 691200 encompasses glazed ceramic tableware, including bowls, plates, and cups, with subcategories differentiated by material composition, finish (glazed or unglazed), and manufacturing techniques. Commercially, ceramic bowls are extensively utilized in the food service sector, retail packaging of food products, and processing industries requiring hygienic, non-reactive containers. Their competitive advantage lies in their inert surface properties, ease of cleaning, and compliance with food safety standards, positioning them as essential ware in both domestic and international markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The ceramic bowl is classified under the Harmonized System as 6912.00, where Chapter 69 covers “Ceramic products,” Heading 6912 pertains specifically to “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than porcelain or china.” The full six-digit code 691200 identifies glazed ceramic tableware excluding porcelain and china, consistent with WTO classification frameworks. This classification is based on material composition and end-use, as the bowls are predominantly glazed ceramics distinct from porcelain (HS Code 691110) and other ceramic wares. Standard trade practices require packaging in sturdy, moisture-resistant cartons with internal padding to prevent chipping during transit. Preservation methods focus on protection from humidity and mechanical impact rather than chemical treatments. Shipping typically adheres to containerized freight protocols, with compliance to international quality standards such as ISO 6486 for ceramic articles in contact with food. This ensures product integrity and facilitates customs clearance, supporting accurate tariff application and adherence to import/export regulatory requirements.

Ceramic bowl Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter applies only to ceramic products which have been fired after shaping : (a) Headings 69.04 to 69.14 apply only to such products other than those classifiable in headings 69.01 to 69.03; (b) Articles heated to temperatures less than 800 °C for purposes such as curing of resins, accelerating hydration reactions, or for the removal of water or other volatile components, are not considered to be fired. Such articles are excluded from Chapter 69; and (c) Ceramic articles are obtained by firing inorganic, non-metallic materials which have been prepared and shaped previously at, in general, room temperature. Raw materials comprise, inter alia, clays, siliceous materials including fused silica, materials with a high melting point, such as oxides, carbides, nitrides, graphite or other carbon, and in some cases binders such as refractory clays or phosphates. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Products of heading 28.44; (b) Articles of heading 68.04; (c) Articles of Chapter 71 (for example, imitation jewellery); (d) Cermets of heading 81.13; (e) Articles of Chapter 82; (f) Electrical insulators (heading 85.46) or fittings of insulating material of heading 85.47; (g) Artificial teeth (heading 90.21); (h) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (ij) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (k) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (l) Articles of heading 96.06 (for example, buttons) or of heading 96.14 (for example, smoking pipes); or (m) Articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art).