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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of porcelain or china household and toilet articles (other than tableware) (SITC 66612) totaled $695K in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Porcelain or China Household and Toilet Articles (Other Than Tableware) paid $134K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $689K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Porcelain or China Household and Toilet Articles (Other Than Tableware) imports of $695K in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $856K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPorcelain and china articles used in the home or bathroom — such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, decorative trays, and similar toilet accessories — are classified separately from tableware and kitchenware, reflecting their distinct end-use function. The boundary between this heading and the ornamental articles heading can be commercially significant: a porcelain bathroom accessory with primarily decorative rather than utilitarian purpose may be reclassified, affecting applicable duty rates. Importers sourcing from high-volume ceramic-producing regions should confirm functional versus decorative intent is clearly documented in product specifications.
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The key distinction is primary function: articles designed and marketed for a practical household or toilet use — holding soap, organizing bathroom items — belong here, while items whose principal value is decorative fall under the ornamental articles heading. Importers should retain product specifications, marketing materials, and design documentation to support the claimed classification if challenged.
Porcelain household and toilet articles originating from certain major producing countries may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable HTS subheading at the 10-digit level and check current USTR Section 301 lists, as product-specific exclusions have been granted and modified over time.
Monthly import values over time
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