Heading 6914

Other ceramic articles

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Heading 6914 covers ceramic articles that are not classified in a more specific heading. It is split first by material, porcelain or china versus other ceramic, and then between small ceramic ferrules or mating sleeves and residual other articles.

Products in this heading

Ceramic ferrules for fiber optic connectors, porcelain or china, within the size limits
Ceramic ferrules of alumina within the size limits
Ceramic ferrules of zirconia within the size limits
Ceramic mating sleeves of alumina
Ceramic mating sleeves of zirconia
Other porcelain or china ceramic articles not named elsewhere
Other non-porcelain ceramic articles not named elsewhere

How to choose the right subheading

Material: decide whether the article is porcelain or china, or another ceramic material.
Size and shape: for ferrules and mating sleeves, check the 3 mm diameter and 25 mm length limits and the fiber channel opening or mating sleeve feature.
Function: the free lines cover ceramic ferrules and mating sleeves; ordinary other articles go to the residual line.
Composition: alumina or zirconia is named in the ferrule and sleeve descriptions, so confirm the exact material.
Residual check: confirm the item is not tableware, sanitary ware, ornamental ware, tile, or a technical ceramic of another heading.

Often confused with

Porcelain dinnerware and teacups
Tableware of porcelain or china has its own heading.
Heading 6911
Ceramic figurines and ornamental statuettes
Ornamental ceramic articles are classified in heading 6913.
Heading 6913
Ceramic toilets and washbasins
Sanitary fixtures are covered by heading 6910.
Heading 6910
Ceramic crucibles for laboratory use
Technical ceramic wares are classified in heading 6909.
Heading 6909
Ceramic wall tiles
Ceramic tiles are classified in heading 6907.
Heading 6907

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for ceramic ferrules of porcelain or china?

For small ceramic ferrules of porcelain or china that meet the fiber channel and size description, use 6914.10.40.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on other porcelain or china ceramic articles?

Other porcelain or china ceramic articles are classified under 6914.10.80.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 9%.

How do I classify ceramic ferrules made of alumina or zirconia?

If they meet the size and fiber channel description, use 6914.90.41.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free; if they do not, use 6914.90.80.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 5.6%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.