HS Code 690912
6-digit classification for Alumina Ceramic, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods : Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses : Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
Also searched as: alumina ceramic, corundum ceramic, ceramic grinding media, wear-resistant ceramic, ceramic ball, ceramic liner
Classification
How 690912 breaks down
Ceramic products
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods
Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
Short answer
What HS code 690912 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 690912 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for alumina ceramic; often searched as alumina ceramic, corundum ceramic, ceramic grinding media. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 690912?
Buyers sourcing articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 690912 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 690912
Published USITC HTS rates for articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or… (690912), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
4%
From the US national tariff line under 690912.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈29%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 690912
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 690912 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 6909
Other HS codes under 6909
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods". If 690912 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 690912: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 690912 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 690912 averages about 4%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 29%. This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 690912?
HS code 690912 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods : Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses : Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale". The first two digits (69) are the chapter — Ceramic products — and digits 3-4 (6909) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 690912?
Common products classified under 690912 include alumina ceramic, corundum ceramic, ceramic grinding media, wear-resistant ceramic, ceramic ball, ceramic liner and similar items matching articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 690912?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 690912 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (690912) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 690912 the same as HS code 690912?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 690912 covers the same "articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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