U.S. imports of Porcelain or China Household and Toilet Articles (Other Than Tableware) (SITC 66612) totaled $884K in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Porcelain or China Household and Toilet Articles (Other Than Tableware) paid $168K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
Basic heading 66612 · $884K of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and United Kingdom together supply 71% of it. China pays 24.0% duty; Italy 10.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.1M of Porcelain or China Household and Toilet Articles (Other Than Tableware) and exported $6.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.