6914.10 - Of porcelain or china:

This HTS category, 6914.10, specifically covers ceramic articles manufactured from porcelain or china. These materials are known for their high firing temperatures, resulting in dense, non-porous products with excellent strength, durability, and often a characteristic white or off-white color. The scope includes a wide array of finished articles where porcelain or china is the primary constituent material, encompassing items not elsewhere specified within Chapter 69 or other sections of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6914.90 ("Other"), is crucial. While 6914.90 encompasses all other ceramic articles not specifically classified, 6914.10 narrows the focus to exclusively those articles made from porcelain or china. This means that any ceramic article not of porcelain or china, even if it falls under the broader "other ceramic articles" umbrella, would be classified under 6914.90. The key differentiator is the specific raw material composition of porcelain or china.

Within 6914.10, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific product types. The subcategory 6914.10.40.00 addresses highly specialized ceramic ferrules, designed for optical fiber applications, with precise dimensional and functional specifications. The remaining articles within this porcelain or china category, that do not meet the specific criteria of the ferrules, are classified under the broader 6914.10.80.00 ("Other"). This hierarchical structure allows for accurate classification of diverse porcelain and china ceramic articles.