Import trade restrictions for 6909110000 10
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BA | Bosnia and Herzegovina BA | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MK | North Macedonia MK | 01-01-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 UA | Ukraine UA | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2020 | GSP - General arrangements 2020 | 01-01-2023 | 1.5 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XS | Serbia XS | 01-02-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 JP | Japan JP | 01-02-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 PE | Peru PE | 01-03-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 AL | Albania AL | 01-04-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 XK | Kosovo XK | 01-04-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 ME | Montenegro ME | 01-05-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 NZ | New Zealand NZ | 01-05-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms 117 |
 VN | Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2018 | 0 % | Airworthiness tariff suspension 119 |
 AM | Armenia AM | 10-10-2026 – 11-10-2028 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 1006 | EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006 | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| CA | Canada CA | 21-09-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-1999 | 5 % | Third country duty 103 |
 SG | Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
5500 | Mercosur 5500 | 01-05-2026 – 31-12-2026 | 4 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| SG | Singapore SG | 21-11-2022 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 IQ | Iraq IQ Pottery, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048 | 23-05-2003 | Restriction on entry into free circulation 465 | |
 SY | Syria SY Pottery, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048 | 29-05-2025 | Restriction on entry into free circulation 465 | |
| SY | Syria SY Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions | 29-05-2025 | Restriction on entry into free circulation 465 | |
| IQ | Iraq IQ Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions | 23-05-2003 | Restriction on entry into free circulation 465 | |
 FO | Faroe Islands FO | 01-01-1997 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XL | Melilla XL | 01-01-1999 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
 PS | Occupied palestinian Territory PS | 01-01-2001 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 AD | Andorra AD | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 TR | Türkiye TR | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 SM | San Marino SM | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
 1007 | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods 1007 | 01-01-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2027 | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MD | Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 EC | Ecuador EC | 01-01-2017 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GB | United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GH | Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CL | Chile CL | 01-02-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 TN | Tunisia TN | 01-03-1998 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MA | Morocco MA | 01-03-2000 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 LB | Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 JO | Jordan JO | 01-05-2002 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 EG | Egypt EG | 01-06-2004 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
XC | Ceuta XC | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Accession act0001/85 Tariff preference 142 |
2012 | EEA - European Economic Area 2012 | 01-07-2007 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KR | Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MX | Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KE | Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 US | United States US | 01-07-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| SY | Syria SY | 01-08-1994 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CO | Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 DZ | Algeria DZ | 01-09-2005 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GE | Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
 CI | Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CM | Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 ZA | South Africa ZA | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| GH | Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 IL | Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SB | Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| CH | Switzerland CH | 20-12-1972 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 PG | Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 FJ | Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 WS | Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 30-09-2025 | Document required banned without it | Import control 732 |
 KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 01-09-2017 | Document required banned without it | Import control on restricted goods and technologies 711 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 03-04-2017 | Document required banned without it | Import control 714 |
| KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 20-09-2017 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
| IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 23-10-2017 | Document required banned without it | Import control on restricted goods and technologies 711 |
| IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 30-09-2025 | Document required banned without it | Import control 714 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control - waste 755 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 690911
- Customs value €1,000.00
- Customs duty 5 % €50.00
- Import VAT 19 % €199.50
- Total €1,249.50
May be lower under conditions:
- Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms: 0 %
- Airworthiness tariff suspension: 0 %
Documents and checks for China
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
Export measures for 6909110000
What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1008 | All third countries 1008 Pottery, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048 | 01-01-2007 | Restriction on export 467 | |
1008 | All third countries 1008 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions | 01-01-2007 | Restriction on export 467 |
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 02-03-2009 | Document required banned without it | Export control on cultural goods 735 |
| IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 30-09-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 766 |
| KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 01-09-2017 | Document required banned without it | Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717 |
| KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 11-04-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 766 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 15-11-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export authorization (Dual use) 478 |
| SY | Syria SY | 17-06-2012 | Document required banned without it | Export control on restricted goods and technologies 717 |
| KP | North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) KP | 20-09-2017 | Document required banned without it | Restriction on export 467 |
| IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 23-10-2017 | Document required banned without it | Restriction on export 476 |
 RU | Russian Federation RU | 24-06-2023 | Document required banned without it | Export control 767 |
 BY | Belarus BY | 24-10-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 766 |
| BY | Belarus BY | 25-02-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 767 |
| RU | Russian Federation RU | 26-01-2026 | Document required banned without it | Export control 709 |
| IR | Iran, Islamic Republic of IR | 30-09-2025 | Document required banned without it | Restriction on export 467 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 15-12-2013 | Document required banned without it | Export authorization 473 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Export control - Waste 751 |
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 6909110000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other heading.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Glass and glassware; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
Ceramic products / or: (a) LDCs Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: (b) Other beneficiary countries Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
Ceramic products / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 6909110000
6909 11 00 - 6909 19 00 CN Explanatory Notes: to 6909 19 00
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses See the HS Explanatory Note to heading 6909, second paragraph, (1) and (2).
Notes to chapter 69
Notes 1. This chapter applies only to ceramic products which have been fired after shaping: (a) headings 6904 to 6914 apply only to such products other than those classifiable in headings 6901 to 6903; (b) articles heated to temperatures less than 800 °C for purposes such as curing of resins, accelerating hydration reactions, or for the removal of water or other volatile components, are not considered to be fired. Such articles are excluded from Chapter 69; and (c) ceramic articles are obtained by firing inorganic, non-metallic materials which have been prepared and shaped previously at, in general, room temperature. Raw materials comprise, inter alia, clays, siliceous materials including fused silica, materials with a high melting point, such as oxides, carbides, nitrides, graphite or other carbon, and in some cases binders such as refractory clays or phosphates. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) products of heading 2844; (b) articles of heading 6804; (c) articles of Chapter 71 (for example, imitation jewellery); (d) cermets of heading 8113; (e) articles of Chapter 82; (f) electrical insulators (heading 8546) or fittings of insulating material of heading 8547; (g) artificial teeth (heading 9021); (h) articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (ij) articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (k) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (l) articles of heading 9606 (for example, buttons) or of heading 9614 (for example, smoking pipes); or (m) articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art).
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
Restrictions and flags for 690911
- Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 6909
Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
Read the act on EUR-Lex - Dual-use goods Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I 69091100
Covers only part of the goods under this code (act names 69091100).
May be dual-use; check the Annex I entry 1C010, 1C107, 9A110, 2B350g, 2B350i, 1A006b (correlation table is non-binding)
Read the act on EUR-Lex
For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full. The dual-use table links codes to control list entries and is non-binding.
EU trade in 2025 for 690911
- Extra-EU imports
- €14.3M
- 1,595 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €29.8M
Top origin countries by import value
China €4.8M- United States €4.1M
- Japan €2.4M
- South Korea €780.7K
Malaysia €596.5K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 690911
- 4%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 690911 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 6909110000 10 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses" is 6909110000 10. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 69 was selected for ceramic products
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 09 refers to 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.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 11 refers to Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses.
HS Code tree structure
6900000000 80
Chapter CERAMIC PRODUCTS
6909000000 80
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
6909110000 10
- Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses
6909110000 80
- - Of porcelain or china
6909120000 80
- - Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
6909190000 80
- - Other
6909190020 80
- - - Silicon nitride (Si3N4) rollers or balls
6909190025 80
- - - Ceramic proppants, containing aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and iron oxide
6909190030 80
- - - Supports for catalysts, consisting of porous cordierite or mullite ceramic pieces, of an overall volume of not more than 65 l, having, per cm$2 of the cross-section, not less than one continuous channel which may be open at both ends or stopped at one end
6909190040 80
- - - Ceramic-carbon absorption or adsorption cartridges of fuel motor vehicle systems, with the following characteristics: -extruded fired ceramic bound multicellular cylindrical structure, -5 % or more by weight but not more than 70 % by weight of activated carbon, -30 % or more by weight but no more than 90 % by weight of ceramic binder, -with a diameter of 29 mm or more but no more than 41 mm, -a length of not more than 150 mm, -fired at temperature of 800 °C or more
6909190050 80
- - - Ceramic articles made of continuous filaments of ceramic oxides, containing by weight: - 2 % or more of diboron trioxide, - 28 % or less of silicon dioxide and - 60 % or more of dialuminium trioxide
6909190060 80
- - - Supports for catalysts, consisting of porous ceramic pieces, of a blend of silicon carbide and silicon, with a hardness of less than 9 on the Mohs scale, with a total volume of not more than 65 litres, having, per cm$2 of the surface of the cross section one or more closed channels at the tail end
6909190070 80
- - - Supports for catalysts or filters, consisting of porous ceramics made primarily from oxides of aluminium and titanium; with a total volume of not more than 65 litres and at least one duct (open on one or both ends) per cm$2 of cross section
6909190090 80
- - - Other
6909900000 80
- Other