Ceramic Sanitary Fixtures of Porcelain or China

Porcelain sanitary fixtures from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs on top of the standard NTR duty rate. This additional cost has prompted many importers to evaluate alternative sources such as Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. However, shifting supply chains requires verifying that alternative-origin products meet the same ASME/ANSI performance standards required by US plumbing codes, since certification — not just price — determines whether a fixture can be sold into the US market.

A flushometer-type bowl (6910100005) is designed to connect directly to a pressurized water supply line via a flushometer valve, without a gravity tank — common in commercial restrooms. A standard gravity-flush bowl uses a separate tank (classified at 6910100015 when imported alone) or is combined with a tank in a single piece (6910100010). Importers must identify the flush mechanism type before selecting the correct 10-digit line, as misclassification between these provisions is a common audit finding for sanitary ware importers.