HS Code 690912: Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale

Q: Is HS code 690912 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 690912 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 690912 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 690912?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 690912.

What is HS Code 690912

HS Code 690912 covers Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XIII — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware · Chapter 69 — Ceramic products · Heading 6909 — Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 690912 Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale Cover?

Section XIII

Chapters (68-70) Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

Chapter 69

Ceramic products

HS Code 6909

Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods

HS Code 690912

Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale

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What HS Codes for Ceramics Do Not Cover

Chapter 69 covers ceramic products — bricks, tiles, sanitaryware, tableware, and refractories. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Glass and glass ceramics

Chapter 70

Stone articles

Chapter 68

Imitation ceramic articles of plastic

Chapter 39

Ceramic dental products and artificial teeth

Chapter 90

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Hard Ceramic Laboratory Ware HS 690912

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 690912?

HS code 690912 covers Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 69 (Ceramic products), Heading 6909, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 690912 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 690912 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 690912?