6912.00 - Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china:

This HTS category, 6912.00, encompasses a wide array of ceramic articles intended for domestic use, excluding those specifically classified as porcelain or china. It broadly covers tableware and kitchenware, such as plates, bowls, cups, saucers, serving dishes, and cooking utensils. Additionally, it includes other household articles like decorative ceramic items for interiors, vases, and planters, as well as toilet articles, which may include ceramic soap dishes or toothbrush holders. The key defining characteristic for inclusion here is the material: ceramic, but notably *not* porcelain or china, which are designated by separate HTS classifications.

Distinguishing 6912.00 from its siblings requires attention to the fundamental nature of the goods. For instance, categories at the beginning of the HTS, like those for live animals (0101-0105), are entirely unrelated and cover biological products. Further into the HTS, other ceramic products under Chapter 69 will exist, but 6912.00 is specifically for the described household and toilet articles that are neither porcelain nor china. This differentiation is crucial for accurate tariff application.

Within this category, further subheadings exist to refine classification. For example, a common subdivision is for "Tableware and kitchenware," allowing for more specific identification of items used for preparing, serving, or consuming food and beverages. Another is for "Other," which acts as a residual category for ceramic household or toilet articles that do not fit into more specific subheadings. These subcategories help ensure precise classification based on the article's primary function and intended use.