6913 - Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles:

HTS Code 6913 encompasses statuettes and other ornamental articles manufactured from ceramic materials. This category is specifically for items that are decorative in nature, intended for adornment or display, rather than for utilitarian purposes such as tableware or sanitary ware. The key criterion for classification under 6913 is the ornamental aspect of the ceramic article.

Distinguishing 6913 from its siblings within Chapter 69, which covers all ceramic products, is crucial. While other chapters might deal with raw ceramic materials or industrial ceramic components, and other headings within Chapter 69 might cover functional ceramic items like tiles (Chapter 6907), bricks (Chapter 6904), or tableware (Chapter 6911/6912), 6913 is exclusively for non-functional, decorative ceramic pieces. Its sibling categories at the root level of the HTS are entirely unrelated, belonging to different chapters dealing with live animals, highlighting that 6913 is positioned within a specific section dedicated to ceramic products.

The subcategories under 6913 differentiate based on the type of ceramic material used. 6913.10 specifically covers statuettes and ornamental articles made from porcelain or china, which are known for their fine grain, translucence, and non-porosity. The residual category, 6913.90, covers all other ornamental ceramic articles not meeting the porcelain or china criteria, encompassing a broader range of ceramic compositions and finishes.