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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of non-porcelain ceramic sanitary fixtures (SITC 81229) totaled $11.6M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Non-Porcelain Ceramic Sanitary Fixtures paid $555K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Porcelain Ceramic Sanitary Fixtures imports of $11.6M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCeramic sanitary fixtures made from earthenware, stoneware, or other non-porcelain ceramic bodies — covering the same fixture types as their porcelain counterparts — serve budget-oriented and specialty construction segments where vitreous china is not specified. The material distinction from porcelain or china is the sole classification boundary, and importers should obtain manufacturer documentation confirming ceramic body composition to avoid misclassification. As with porcelain sanitary ware, AD/CVD scope reviews are advisable given the history of trade remedy activity in the broader ceramic sanitary ware category.
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The determination typically relies on the ceramic body's composition, firing temperature, and water absorption rate. Vitrified, non-porous bodies fired at high temperatures are generally porcelain or china; higher-absorption, lower-fired bodies are earthenware or stoneware. A manufacturer's technical data sheet or laboratory analysis can provide the documentation needed to support the classification.
No — the glaze is a surface coating and does not determine the ceramic body classification. The classification turns on the underlying ceramic body's composition and properties, not the appearance of the finished surface. A glazed earthenware fixture remains classified as non-porcelain ceramic regardless of its glaze color or finish.
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