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ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS > 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 > Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses > Other

Origin

EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006

0.000 %-5.0 pp

EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007

0.000 %-5.0 pp

CARIFORUM1033

0.000 %-5.0 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA

Eastern and Southern Africa States1034

0.000 %-5.0 ppESA Interim EPA

SADC EPA1035

0.000 %-5.0 ppSADC EPA

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

0.000 %-5.0 pp

GSP-EBA2005

0.000 %-5.0 ppEverything But Arms

European Economic Area2012

0.000 %-5.0 ppEEA Agreement

Hierarchy

13Section XIII — ARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS

6900000000CERAMIC PRODUCTS

6909000000Ceramic 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

6909110000Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses

6909110000Of porcelain or china 6909120000Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9|or more on the Mohs scale

6909190000Other

6909190020Silicon nitride (Si3N4) rollers or balls 6909190025Ceramic proppants, containing aluminium oxide, silicon oxide and iron oxide 6909190030Supports 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 6909190040Ceramic-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 6909190050Ceramic 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 6909190060Supports 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 6909190070Supports 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 6909190090Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty5.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

5.000 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-5.0 pp	-5.0 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-5.0 pp	-5.0 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-5.0 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-5.0 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-5.0 ppESA Interim EPA	-5.0 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-5.0 ppSADC EPA	-5.0 pp	SADC EPA
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 0.000 %-5.0 pp	-5.0 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-5.0 ppEverything But Arms	-5.0 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-5.0 ppEEA Agreement	-5.0 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Airworthiness tariff suspension(1)

inherited from 6909000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 1517/182018-11-01

1 certificate(s) required

C119Other certificates

Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate

Measure not applicable

CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended. In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate. The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 6900000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Suspension -ships, vessels & drilling platforms(1)

inherited from 6909000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2658/872016-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

C990Other certificates

End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Measure not applicable

EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.

TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.

Import control(6)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).

DU031Goods 1A202 from the dual use list.

DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.

DU074Goods 1C225 from the dual use list.

DU079Goods 1C230 from the dual use list.

DU080Goods 1C231 from the dual use list.

DU083Goods 1C234 from the dual use list.

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU031Goods 1A202 from the dual use list.

DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.

DU074Goods 1C225 from the dual use list.

DU079Goods 1C230 from the dual use list.

DU080Goods 1C231 from the dual use list.

DU083Goods 1C234 from the dual use list.

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y750Particular provisions

The declared goods are not concerned by Council Regulation (EC) No. 267/2012, Annex II

Import/export not allowed after control

TM01042Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version) It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.

Import control -waste(1)

inherited from 6900000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 1157/242026-05-21

6 certificate(s) required

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C669Other certificates

Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C670Other certificates

Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

Import/export not allowed after control

CD572The wastes mentioned in Article 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 shall be subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent.

CD573The wastes mentioned in Article 4(paragraph 4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 shall be subjected to the general information requirements laid down in Article 18 of the same Regulation, if the amount of waste shipped exceeds 20 kg.

CD574If the wastes listed in Annex III (green list) display certain hazardous characteristics, the relevant provisions shall apply as if these wastes had been listed in Annex IV (amber list). Article 4 (paragraph 2 letter e) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157.

CD577By way of derogation from Article 4(1) and (2), shipments of waste explicitly destined for laboratory aalysis or experimental treatment trials to assess either the physical or chemical characteristics of the waste or to determine its suitability for recovery or disposal shall be subject to the general information requirements laid down in Article 18 where all of the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the quantity of waste does not exceed the quantity reasonably needed to perform the analysis or trial in each particular case, but not more than 250 kg or any larger quantity agreed on a case-by- case basis by the competent authorities of dispatch and destination and the person who arranges the shipment; (b) in the event a quantity higher than 250 kg is requested by the person who arranges the shipment, that person shall provide the information contained in Annex VII, to the extent possible, to the competent authorities of dispatch and destination together with the reasoned explanation why such a larger quantity is needed to perform the analysis or trial. Article 4 (paragraph 5) - Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012): It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.

MG607M6A1

MG631M6C3,M6C4,M6C5, M6C6a,M6C6b

MG642M6C1

MG738M3C1, M3C2

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU576Goods 2B350g from the dual use list.

DU578Goods 2B350i from the dual use list.

DU643Goods 9C108 from the dual use list.

DU652Goods 1A006b from the dual use list.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(4)

inherited from 6900000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4057Pottery, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4057Pottery, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 1972-01-01

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Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 69 — Ceramic products

This chapter covers only ceramic products which have been fired (calcined). It distinguishes between non-refractory ceramic products (headings 6904 to 6914) and refractory goods (headings 6901 to 6903). Refractory ceramic goods are those with a pyrometric cone equivalent (PCE) of at least 1500 degrees Celsius for siliceous products and at least 1000 degrees Celsius for other products. The chapter excludes articles of heading 7116 (precious or semi-precious stones), cermets of heading 8113, and articles of Chapter 91 (clocks and watches) or Chapter 97 (works of art). Ceramic products may be glazed, enamelled, decorated or otherwise surface-treated.

Section note

Non-preferential origin

specific

Ceramic wares for lab, chemical or technical uses

CTH

tariff_shift

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.

CTH

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (6909190000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 5.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (6909190000)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (6909190000)?

Yes, 9 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (6909190000)?

1 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Other (6909190000)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Other are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1B	46.2Mt	€24.11/kg	45.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€643.0M	73.9Mt	€8.70/kg	26.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€331.7M	10.4Mt	€31.87/kg	13.7%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€237.2M	10.7Mt	€22.13/kg	9.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€100.4M	278Kt	€360.57/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€1.4B	50.2Mt	€28.29/kg	46.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€548.4M	21.8Mt	€25.11/kg	18.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€462.9M	13.4Mt	€34.53/kg	15.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€345.0M	13.6Mt	€25.34/kg	11.3%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€264.8M	10.9Mt	€24.22/kg	8.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€1.1B	46.2Mt	€24.11/kg	45.9%
2	🇨🇳 China	€643.0M	73.9Mt	€8.70/kg	26.5%
3	🇯🇵 Japan	€331.7M	10.4Mt	€31.87/kg	13.7%
4	🇲🇽 Mexico	€237.2M	10.7Mt	€22.13/kg	9.8%
5	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€100.4M	278Kt	€360.57/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇰 North Macedonia	€1.4B	50.2Mt	€28.29/kg	46.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€548.4M	21.8Mt	€25.11/kg	18.0%
3	🇨🇳 China	€462.9M	13.4Mt	€34.53/kg	15.2%
4	🇮🇳 India	€345.0M	13.6Mt	€25.34/kg	11.3%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€264.8M	10.9Mt	€24.22/kg	8.7%

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