Ceramic Tableware Export Guide: HS Codes & Compliance

HS codes and specific classificationII.Export Supervision Requirements for Ceramic Tableware

Domestic supervision and export tax refund

Certification requirements of the importing country

Output:

According to theNotes on Commodities and Headings in the Tariff (2022 Edition),the classification of ceramic tableware is mainly based on the material and use.

• Porcelainproducts:Includinghardporcelain,softporcelain,plainporcelain(whiteporcelain)andbonechina.Porcelainisusuallyfullyvitrified,whiteorartificiallycolored,andmakesaclearringingsoundwhentapped.
• Earthenwareproducts:Includingporousceramics,coarsepotteryandporcelain-likeproducts.Porousceramicsareopaqueandeasilyscratched.Coarsepotteryisrougherthanporcelain,gray-brownincolorandgenerallyglazed.

III.Standardized Declaration and Quality Control

Output:

• Heading69.11:Porcelaintableware,suchasbonechinabowlsandwhiteporcelainplates.
• Heading69.12:Earthenwaretableware,suchascoarsepotterycupsandporcelain-likepots.
• Heading69.13:Decorativeceramictableware,whoseornamentalvalueishigherthanitsusevalue.
• Heading97.06:Antiqueceramictablewareoverahundredyearsoldmayberelatedtoculturalrelicprotection.

Production preparation and quality control

Domestic supervision and

Output:

• Inspectionrequirements:Therearenomandatoryinspectionrequirementsfortheexportofceramictablewareclassifiedunder69.11and69.12inChina.
• Exporttaxrebate:Ceramictablewarecanenjoya13%exporttaxrebatepolicy.

Trade contracts and invoices

Output:

• America:ItisrequiredtopasstheFDAcertificationtoensurethesafetyoffood-contactmaterials.
• EuropeanUnion:ItisrequiredtocomplywiththeCEcertificationtoensureproducthealthandsafety.
• Germany:Usually,itisrequiredtopasstheLFGBtesttoensurethattheproductisfreeofharmfulsubstances.

Essential documents

1.Declaration elements

Output:

According to the requirements of the "Customs Declaration Catalog for Import and Export Commodities of the People’s Republic of China (2024)",enterprises are required to accurately fill in the following declaration elements:

• Productname,material(porcelainorearthenware).
• Producttype(tableware,kitchenutensils,etc.).
• Whetheritisbonechina.
• Brandname.

V.International Transportation and Customs Clearance Procedures

Output:

• Qualificationsandstandards:EnsurethattheenterprisehasaqualitymanagementsystemcertificationsuchasISO9001.
• Qualityinspection:Conductheavy-metalcontenttests,high-temperatureresistancetests,etc.andissuethird-partytestreports.
• Packagingdesign:Useanti-breakage,moisture-proof,andshock-proofmaterials,andtheappearancedesignshouldmeettheculturalpreferencesoftheexportdestination.

Transportation and packaging

Customs clearance and destination regulations

Output:

• Thecontractshallclearlystatetheinformationofbothtradingparties,thedeliverymethod,thepaymentmethod,etc.
• Theinvoiceshouldbeconsistentwiththepackinglisttoavoidcustomsclearancedelayscausedbyinconsistentdata.

VI.The Role of Export Agency Services

Output:

• B/L:Includethequantityandweightofthegoods,andtheinformationoftheconsignorandconsignee.
• Book:SuchastheChina-ASEANFreeTradeAreaFormEcertificate.
• Testreport:Food-contactmaterialsneedtoprovideasafetytestreport.

Market access and regulatory consultation

Categorization and declaration

Output:

• Transportationmethod:Forlarge-quantitygoods,choose,andifthetime-limitrequirementishigh,consider.
• HSCodeClassification(KeyPoints):Clearlymarktheproductmodel,technicalparameters,certificationmarks,etc.

Document preparation and customs declaration

Output:

• Customsclearancepreparation:Ensurethecompletenessofdocuments,suchasdisinfectioncertificatesandquarantinecertificates.
• Tariffsandvalue-addedtax:AccuratelycalculatethecostsaccordingtotheHScodeandcheckwhetherpreferentialpoliciescanbeenjoyed.
• Regulatorycompliance:Ensurecompliancewiththeenvironmentalprotection,healthandsafetyrequirementsofthetargetmarket,suchasFDA,LFGB,etc.

VI.The role of services

Export agency services play an important bridging and auxiliary role in the export process of ceramic tableware,solving difficulties and problems in multiple links for enterprises.The following are the specific roles of export agency services at each stage:

1.Market access and regulatory consultation

Output:

• Analysisoftarget-marketregulations:Theagencycompanyisfamiliarwiththeimportandexportregulations,standardsandcertificationrequirementsofceramictablewareinvariouscountries,suchasFDA,LFGB,etc.Byprovidingadetailedlistofregulationsandinterpretations,ithelpsenterprisesensurethattheirproductsmeetthelegalrequirementsofthedestinationmarket.
• Supportforcertificationprocessing:Theagencycompanycanassistenterprisesinpreparingthedocuments,samplesandtestreportsrequiredforcertification,andcommunicatewiththecertificationbodytoshortenthecertificationcycleandreducetheriskofcertificationfailure.

2.Classification and declaration

Output:

• Supportforcommodityclassification:Fordifferentmaterials(porcelain,earthenware),uses(tableware,decorations)andcharacteristicsofceramictableware,theexportagencycompanyprovidesprofessionalcommodityclassificationservicesaccordingtotheGeneralRulesfortheClassificationofCustomsCommoditiestoensuretheaccuracyofthedeclaredHScode.
• Standardizeddeclarationelements:Theagencycompanysortsouttherequireddeclarationelementsaccordingtotheproductcharacteristics,suchasmaterial,brand,use,etc.toensurethatthedeclaredinformationisconsistentwiththeactualgoodsandavoidcustomsclearancedelaysorfinescausedbyclassificationerrors.

3.Document preparation and customs declaration

Output:

• Documentreviewandpreparation:Theagencycompanyassistsenterprisesinpreparingandreviewingcommercialinvoices,packinglists,certificatesoforiginandotherdocumentstoensurethatthedocumentcontentiscomplete,accurateandmeetstherequirementsoftheexportingandimportingcountries.
• Customsclearanceservices:Theagencycompanymaintainsclosecontactwiththecustoms,quicklyprocessescustomsdeclarationdocumentsandotherprocedures,andprovidessolutionswhentherearecustomsclearanceobstacles,suchassupplementingdocumentsorre-declaring.

4.Logistics and Transportation Management

Output:

• TransportationModePlanning:Basedonthecharacteristicsofthegoodsandcustomerneeds,theagencycompanyhelpsselecttheoptimaltransportationmode(suchasseafreight,airfreightormultimodaltransport),andisresponsibleforcontactingreliablelogisticssuppliers.
• PackagingOptimizationandTransportationSafety:Ceramictablewareisfragile.Theagencycompanydesignsprofessionalprotectivepackagingsolutionsaccordingtotransportationconditions,andalsoprovideslabelingservices,suchasclearlymarkingthefragilesignanddirectionindicationonthepackaging.
• GoodsTrackingandCoordination:Theagencycompanytracksthetransportationstatusofgoodsinreal-time,handlespossibleproblemssuchasdelaysandcargodamage,andensuresthatthegoodsaresafelyandtimelydeliveredtothedestination.

5.Customs Clearance and Destination Services

Output:

• CustomsClearanceSupport:Theagencycompanyisfamiliarwiththecustomsclearanceproceduresandspecificrequirementsoftheimportingcountry,andhelpsenterprisescompletecustomsclearanceproceduresquickly.Forgoodsthatneedtobesampledandinspected,theagencycompanyassistsinarrangingtheinspectionandprovidesnecessarysupportingdocuments.
• TariffandCostAccounting:TheagencycompanycalculatesthetariffsandothercostsofthedestinationcountryaccordingtotheHScodeofceramictableware,assistsenterprisesinenjoyingpreferentialpoliciesoffreetradeagreements(suchasChina-ASEANFTA),andreducescosts.
• After-salesServiceCoordination:Incaseofproblemssuchascustomsseizureandproductrecall,theagencycompanycancommunicatewiththecustomsandrelevantdepartmentsonbehalfoftheenterprisetominimizelosses.

6.Export Tax Rebate Management

Output:

• InterpretationofTaxRebatePolicy:Theagencycompanyisfamiliarwiththeexporttaxrebatepolicyforceramictableware(suchasa13%taxrebaterate),andprovidesenterpriseswithdetailedguidanceontaxrebatecalculationandapplication.
• PreparationofTaxRebateDocuments:Theagencycompanyassistsinpreparingdocumentsrequiredforexporttaxrebate,suchascommercialinvoices,customsdeclarations,taxrebateapplicationforms,etc.toensuretheaccuracyandcompletenessoftaxrebatematerials.
• ManagementofTaxRebateProcess:Theagencycompanyisresponsibleforcommunicatingwiththetaxauthorities,followingupontheprogressoftaxrebateapplications,andhelpingenterprisesimprovetheircapitalturnoverrate.

7.Risk Prevention and Compliance Support

Output:

Dispute Resolution: If there are disputes during the export or customs clearance process,the agency company assists in negotiating with relevant parties to strive for the best solution.

Risk Identification and Avoidance: The agency company helps enterprises identify possible customs clearance,logistics,quality or certification risks,and proposes targeted solutions.

Compliance Training: For internal links of enterprises such as document preparation,production processes,packaging labels,etc.the agency company provides special training to improve the overall compliance ability of the enterprise.

By understanding the classification,regulatory requirements and declaration norms of ceramic tableware,export enterprises can avoid trade risks and improve customs clearance efficiency.With the help of professional export agency services,enterprises can focus on product quality and market expansion,and achieve higher competitiveness and profitability.