Ceramic sanitary ware|HS Code

Ceramic sanitary ware harmonized system code

Product Overview Ceramic Sanitary Ware under HS Code 6910 refers to a broad range of health-related equipment made from robust ceramic materials. These products are highly sought-after for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and hygiene factors. The key characteristics of Ceramic Sanitary Ware include high resistance to wear and tear, low maintenance, and a long lifespan. The product classifications within HS Code 6910 are extensive, encompassing ceramic sinks, washbasins, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures. Commercially, these products have extensive applications in the construction industry, specifically for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Their market positioning revolves around the combination of functionality, aesthetic appeal, and superior hygiene standards, which sets them apart from similar products made from other materials. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 6910 is structured under Chapter 69 (Ceramic products), Heading 10 (Ceramic sinks, washbasins, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals, and similar sanitary fixtures). The products under this code are distinguished by their specific use in sanitary applications, hence their categorization under this code. When trading these products, it's essential to consider their packaging and shipping requirements. Ceramic Sanitary Ware are usually packed in sturdy containers to prevent any damage during transit. Preservation methods involve proper handling and storage to maintain their quality and prevent breakage. The quality standards for ceramic sanitary ware are strictly observed globally, ensuring that they have gone through rigorous testing for durability, strength, and resistance to various elements. It's crucial to adhere to these standards as they assure importers, exporters, and buyers of the product's quality and reliability, which are in total compliance with WTO and customs documentation standards.

Ceramic sanitary ware 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).