Import duty on ceramic mugs in the EU

HS code

6912.00

EU codes

EU import duty

5% – 9%

Source: EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC), via the UK Trade Tariff service for Northern Ireland · checked 2026-10-31

Stoneware and earthenware mugs are ceramic tableware under 6912.00. Porcelain and bone-china mugs are 6911.10.

EU CN codes under 6912.00

EU CN code	Description	Import duty
6912 00 21	Tableware and kitchenware › Of common pottery 4 full 10-digit codes 6912 00 21 11 — Tableware and kitchenware › Of common pottery › Hand-made › Tableware and kitchenware, excluding condiment or spice mills and their ceramic grinding parts, coffee mills, knife sharpeners, sharpeners, kitchen tools to be used for cutting, grinding, grating, slicing, scraping and peeling, cordierite ceramic pizza-stones of a kind used for baking pizza or bread 6912 00 21 19 — Tableware and kitchenware › Of common pottery › Hand-made › Other 6912 00 21 91 — Tableware and kitchenware › Of common pottery › Other › Tableware and kitchenware, excluding condiment or spice mills and their ceramic grinding parts, coffee mills, knife sharpeners, sharpeners, kitchen tools to be used for cutting, grinding, grating, slicing, scraping and peeling, cordierite ceramic pizza-stones of a kind used for baking pizza or bread 6912 00 21 99 — Tableware and kitchenware › Of common pottery › Other › Other	5%
6912 00 23	Tableware and kitchenware › Stoneware 2 full 10-digit codes 6912 00 23 10 — Tableware and kitchenware › Stoneware › Tableware and kitchenware, excluding condiment or spice mills and their ceramic grinding parts, coffee mills, knife sharpeners, sharpeners, kitchen tools to be used for cutting, grinding, grating, slicing, scraping and peeling, cordierite ceramic pizza-stones of a kind used for baking pizza or bread 6912 00 23 90 — Tableware and kitchenware › Stoneware › Other	5.5%
6912 00 25	Tableware and kitchenware › Earthenware or fine pottery 2 full 10-digit codes 6912 00 25 10 — Tableware and kitchenware › Earthenware or fine pottery › Tableware and kitchenware, excluding condiment or spice mills and their ceramic grinding parts, coffee mills, knife sharpeners, sharpeners, kitchen tools to be used for cutting, grinding, grating, slicing, scraping and peeling, cordierite ceramic pizza-stones of a kind used for baking pizza or bread 6912 00 25 90 — Tableware and kitchenware › Earthenware or fine pottery › Other	9%
6912 00 29	Tableware and kitchenware › Other 2 full 10-digit codes 6912 00 29 10 — Tableware and kitchenware › Other › Tableware and kitchenware, excluding condiment or spice mills and their ceramic grinding parts, coffee mills, knife sharpeners, sharpeners, kitchen tools to be used for cutting, grinding, grating, slicing, scraping and peeling, cordierite ceramic pizza-stones of a kind used for baking pizza or bread 6912 00 29 90 — Tableware and kitchenware › Other › Other	7%
6912 00 81	Other › Of common pottery 2 full 10-digit codes 6912 00 81 10 — Other › Of common pottery › Hand-made 6912 00 81 90 — Other › Of common pottery › Other	5%
6912 00 83 00	Other › Stoneware	5.5%
6912 00 85 00	Other › Earthenware or fine pottery	9%
6912 00 89 00	Other › Other	7%

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HS 6911.10

Porcelain or bone china

EU duty: 12%

Import duty on ceramic mugs by country

Import into the US

0.7% – 28%

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

4% – 8%

See commodity codes ›

Import into the EU

5% – 9%

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How EU import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a EU trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the EU CN code for ceramic mugs?

It depends on the product’s details: 8 EU codes sit under HS 6912.00. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on ceramic mugs in the EU?

Between 5% – 9%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.

Q3Do I pay VAT on imported ceramic mugs?

Yes. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

Q4Is the EU code the same as the US HTS code?

Only the first 6 digits (6912.00) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for ceramic mugs.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, get Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from an EU customs authority, or ask a licensed customs broker.