Clay articles

Ceramic tableware and household articles of clay

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 6912 00 40 (clay articles — ceramic tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles, other than of porcelain or china) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Ceramic tableware of porcelain or china, classified separately within Chapter 69, may carry distinct compliance obligations; classification accuracy between clay and porcelain or china articles is the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all ceramic household articles: porcelain or china tableware falls under a separate heading within Chapter 69 and may attract BIS Quality Control Order obligations. Re-classification on customs examination — from clay to porcelain or china, or vice versa — triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant certificate. Verify the precise body composition and firing method against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6912 00 40 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the ceramic article is made of porcelain or china rather than clay?

Porcelain or china tableware and household articles are classified under a separate heading within Chapter 69 and may attract BIS Quality Control Order compliance, making accurate material classification essential before import.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.