Ceramic mug|HS Code

Ceramic mug harmonized system code

Product Overview A ceramic mug, falling under HS Code 6912, is a drinking vessel made from ceramic materials, typically fired clay or porcelain. This product category encompasses a variety of mugs, including those with or without handles, differing in shape, size, and design. The key characteristics of ceramic mugs under HS Code 6912 include their robust construction, heat resistance, and aesthetic appeal. These mugs can vary in their processing levels, ranging from fully glazed, hand-painted, to simple unfinished ceramic mugs. The subcategories within HS Code 6912 further differentiate these mugs based on their design features and decorative elements. These ceramic mugs are primarily used in food service industries like cafes, restaurants, and hotels, and also in the retail sector for individual or bulk purchases. Owing to their durability, heat retention properties, and aesthetic versatility, ceramic mugs are a popular choice in both commercial and domestic settings. Their competitive advantage lies in their potential for customization, making them suitable for branding or personalized gifts, and their superior quality as compared to plastic or paper alternatives. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The ceramic mug's complete HS Code structure is as follows: Chapter 69 (Ceramic Products), Heading 12 (Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles, and toilet articles, other than porcelain or china). The rationale for this classification is based on the mug's ceramic material and its primary use as tableware. In terms of trade considerations, ceramic mugs are usually packaged in protective materials to prevent damage during transport, including bubble wrap, styrofoam, or corrugated boxes. They are preserved by ensuring they are thoroughly dried and adequately protected from moisture, which can damage the ceramic material. Shipping requirements typically involve the careful handling of these fragile goods to ensure their pristine condition upon delivery. Quality standards for ceramic mugs under HS Code 6912 involve meeting the required specifications for food safety, durability, and heat resistance. These standards must align with the World Trade Organization and customs documentation standards, ensuring that the mugs are safe for use, free from harmful substances, and resilient enough for regular use. The product description should consistently adhere to international trade classification systems and avoid any marketing exaggeration, focusing on factual, verifiable information relevant to trade professionals.

Ceramic mug 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).