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CERAMIC PRODUCTSOther ceramic articles

Of porcelain or china

Standard EU duty
5%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty5%-R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 1.5%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification scope of subheading 6914 10

Subheading 6914 10 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other ceramic articles of porcelain not classifiable under earlier headings of Chapter 69. This includes technical and specialised porcelain products such as electrical and electrotechnical insulators, insulating bushings, laboratory and industrial muffles, porcelain guides and rings, elements for ceramic kilns and other technical articles of porcelain. Porcelain within the meaning of the Combined Nomenclature is a ceramic material characterised by a high degree of vitrification, opacity or translucency of the body, low water absorption, and a white or cream-coloured fracture. Subheading 6914 10 falls under heading 6914 within Chapter 69 (ceramic products) of Section XIII of the Combined Nomenclature. Classification is based on the General Rules for the Interpretation of the CN, in particular Rules 1 and 6, and the Notes to Chapter 69. The key distinction is between articles of porcelain (subheading 6914 10) and articles of other ceramic materials (subheading 6914 90), as well as from goods classified under headings 6904-6913 as articles with a specific designated use. In case of doubt regarding classification of porcelain articles under subheading 6914 10, applying for Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from the competent customs authority is recommended.

Import requirements for ceramic articles under subheading 6914 10

Importing ceramic articles of porcelain under subheading 6914 10 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration with the correct CN code in the import customs system. Required documentation includes: a commercial invoice with a detailed product description (type of article, material, intended use), transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), technical specification for industrial products, and a certificate of origin if the importer wishes to apply preferential duty rates. Technical porcelain products used in electrical engineering may be subject to the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) or the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), requiring CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to contact with food, including migration limits for lead and cadmium under Directive 84/500/EEC. Current MFN duty rates and applicable trade measures should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.

Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 6914 10

MFN duty rates for ceramic articles of porcelain under subheading 6914 10 should be verified in the European Commission's current TARIC database, as they may be subject to change. Preferential rates may be available under EU free trade agreements, including CETA (Canada), the EU-Japan EPA, the EU-South Korea Agreement, the EU-UK TCA, and the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries. The condition for applying preferential rates is compliance with rules of origin and presentation of a valid proof of origin (EUR.1 certificate, invoice declaration or REX statement). Importers should check TARIC to determine whether anti-dumping or countervailing measures apply for the specific country of origin - ceramic articles imported from China may be subject to such measures depending on the detailed classification. Imports from Russia and Belarus may be subject to restrictions under applicable EU sanctions packages. VAT at the domestic rate is charged on import. All current rates and trade measures should be verified in the TARIC system.

Other porcelain articles - CN 6914 10

Other porcelain articles not elsewhere classified under CN 6914 10 carry a 0% EU duty.

Frequently asked questions

What does subheading 6914 10 of the EU customs tariff cover?
Subheading 6914 10 covers other ceramic articles of porcelain not classified elsewhere in Chapter 69. This includes technical and specialised articles such as electrical and electrotechnical insulators of porcelain, insulating bushings, laboratory and industrial muffles, porcelain guides and rings, and elements for ceramic kilns. It does not include porcelain articles classified under headings 6904-6913 (tableware, sanitary ware, ornamental articles). Correct classification must be established on the basis of the product characteristics and the Notes to Chapter 69 CN. In case of doubt a BTI ruling is recommended.
What documents are required when importing articles under subheading 6914 10?
Importing ceramic articles of porcelain under subheading 6914 10 requires: a commercial invoice with product description (type, intended use, material), transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), importer's EORI number and technical specification for industrial products. For electrical and electrotechnical products, CE marking and a declaration of conformity are required under the applicable EU directive. Articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs require documentation of compliance with Directive 84/500/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. A certificate of origin is needed to claim preferential duty rates. The importer is responsible for correct tariff classification. Current requirements and duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to distinguish subheading 6914 10 from 6914 90 when classifying ceramic articles?
The key criterion is the material from which the article is made. Subheading 6914 10 covers only articles of porcelain - ceramic material with low porosity, a high degree of vitrification and a characteristic white or cream-coloured fracture. Subheading 6914 90 covers articles of other ceramic materials (stoneware, earthenware, unclassified refractory ceramics). The composition and properties of the material should be confirmed by technical documentation or laboratory testing. In case of classification doubt, applying for Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What falls under CN 6914 10?
CN 6914 10 covers other porcelain articles not classified elsewhere. EU duty: 0%.