HTS heading 6911 · Chapter 69
HTS 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and…
HTS heading 6911 covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china. It has 23 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 6% (4 lines), 8% (3 lines), 9.8% (3 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: | ||||
| 6911.10.10.00 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware[Dz Pcs] | 25% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Of bone chinaware: | |||||
| 6911.10.15.00 | Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces[Dz Pcs] | 8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.25.00 | Other[Dz Pcs] | 6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Available in specified sets: | |||||
| 6911.10.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $56 | 26% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | |
| 6911.10.35.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.10.35.50 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56: | |||||
| 6911.10.37 | Aggregate value not over $200 | 8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | |
| 6911.10.37.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension, teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.10.37.50 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.10.38 | Aggregate value over $200 | 6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | |
| 6911.10.38.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.10.38.50 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 6911.10.41.00 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids, candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets[Dz Pcs] | 6.3% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 70% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.45.00 | Mugs and other steins[Dz Pcs] | 14% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 70% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.52.00 | Cups valued over $8 but not over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $5.25 but not over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $9.30 but not over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 but not over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $11.50 but not over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $40 but not over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $23 but not over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $20 but not over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $50 but not over $180 per dozen[Dz Pcs] | 8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.58.00 | Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $180 per dozen[Dz Pcs] | 6% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.60.00 | Serviette rings[Dz Pcs] | 20.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | Estimate → |
| 6911.10.80 | Other | 20.8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 75% | |
| 6911.10.80.10 | Suitable for food or drink contact[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.10.80.90 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.90.00 | Other | 5.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 70% | |
| 6911.90.00.10 | Toilet articles[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 6911.90.00.50 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china: | ||||
| Tableware and kitchenware: | |||||
| 6912.00.10.00 | Of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze which, on teapots, may be any color, but which, on other articles, must be mottled, streaked or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt[Dz Pcs] | 0.7% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 6912.00.20.00 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware[Dz Pcs] | 28% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Available in specified sets: | |||||
| 6912.00.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $38 | 9.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | |
| 6912.00.35.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00.35.50 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00.39 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38 | 4.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | |
| 6912.00.39.10 | Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00.39.50 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 6912.00.41.00 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids; candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets[Dz Pcs] | 3.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | Estimate → |
| 6912.00.44.00 | Mugs and other steins[Dz Pcs] | 10% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | Estimate → |
| 6912.00.45.00 | Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen[Dz Pcs] | 4.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | Estimate → |
| 6912.00.46.00 | Serviette rings[Dz Pcs] | 9.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | Estimate → |
| 6912.00.48 | Other | 9.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | |
| 6912.00.48.10 | Suitable for food or drink contact[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00.48.90 | Other[Dz Pcs] | Estimate → | |||
| 6912.00.50.00 | Other[Dz Pcs] | 6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50.5% | Estimate → |
39 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 6911.10.10.00 at the general rate of 25%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (25%) | $2500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $2547.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 6911?
Heading 6911 has 23 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 6% (4 lines), 8% (3 lines), 9.8% (3 lines), 20.8% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 6911?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 6911?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.