U.S. imports of Ceramic Receptacles for Agriculture & Conveyance or Packing of Goods (HS 690990) totaled $1.6M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Receptacles for Agriculture & Conveyance or Packing of Goods paid $227K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCeramic troughs, tubs, pots, and jars used in agricultural settings or for the conveyance and packing of goods represent a functionally distinct corner of the ceramic ware classification, separated from decorative or sanitary articles by their utilitarian, bulk-handling purpose. Japan and South Korea are the leading US suppliers under this subheading, with Israel, Germany, and Mexico also present — a supplier mix that reflects both traditional ceramic manufacturing and specialized horticultural and industrial packaging applications. The single 10-digit line 6909900000 covers all articles in this subheading, so the classification question centers on whether the article's primary function is agricultural containment or goods conveyance rather than decoration or laboratory use.
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The key distinction is functional design and commercial context: ceramic troughs and tubs for agriculture (6909.90) are utilitarian articles intended for plant cultivation, irrigation, or livestock watering in a commercial or farm setting. Decorative planters and flower pots sold through retail channels for ornamental use typically classify under heading 6913 (ornamental ceramic articles). If an article is marketed and designed primarily for decorative display, it is unlikely to qualify under 6909.90 even if plants could be grown in it.
Ceramic jars and pots used to ship or store goods — such as traditional stoneware crocks for food products or ceramic containers for chemical samples — can fall under 6909.90. However, ceramic containers that are more specifically described as household or kitchen articles may classify under Chapter 69's household ware headings (e.g., 6912), and ceramic packaging for pharmaceutical or cosmetic products may be pulled toward Chapter 70 (glass) or other chapters depending on material. The intended commercial use and the buyer's industry sector are the practical guides to resolving competing heading claims.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 6909
Subheading 690990 · $1.6M of $87.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.9M of Ceramic Receptacles for Agriculture & Conveyance or Packing of Goods and exported $21.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6909900000 | Ceramic Receptcls Fr Agric A for Convey/Pack Goods | $1.6M | 14.58% | 93.47% | $227K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6909900000 | Ceramic Receptcls Fr Agric A for Convey/Pack Goods | $1.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and South Korea together supply 59% of it. China pays 41.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.58% of imports for consumption.