Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) · Swiss tariff number · HS 6911.10
6911.10.00: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware
Porcelain tableware and kitchenware
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6911 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china
- 6911.10.00 tableware and kitchenware
What you pay
Importing into Switzerland
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
6911.10 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet: tableware and kitchenware
UK 12% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 12% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 12% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 6% – 26% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 12.9% 
Canada Free – 7% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.5% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Japan 2.3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H320944 U.S. CBP
Protest and Application for Further Review (AFR) No. 5206-21-100466; Classification of Hotel and Restaurant Porcelain Tableware
- N347310 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a ceramic-handled cup, a ballpoint pen, and a miniature plastic ball from China
- N303061 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of spice grinders from China.
- N303032 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of porcelain and slate serving platters from China.
- 600011074 HMRC
The product is a black porcelain mug that has a printed bee design. The mug is made from porcelain and the handle of the mug is connected by clay. It is glazed, the decal is attached, then it is fired in a kiln. The mug holds a capacity of 340mls and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It is…
- 600008893 HMRC
A plain white ceramic soup/cereal bowl, declared to be of porcelain- dishwasher and microwave safe. 150mm circumference.
- 600008892 HMRC
A plain white ceramic dinner plate - declared to be of porcelain - 270mm mm circumference. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), 6911.10.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 6911.10, tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet.
The normal tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 12%, the EU duty is 12%, the Türkiye duty is 12%, the US duty is 6%–26%, the Canada duty is 0%–7%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is 2.3%, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 20% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Switzerland imported goods of subheading 6911.10 worth US$65m in 2024; the largest supplier was Germany.
Questions and answers
What is the Switzerland import duty for Swiss tariff number 6911.10.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) is free. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Switzerland import these goods from?
For subheading 6911.10 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Germany (US$22m), followed by China.
Typical products
- ash trays, porcelain or china
- baking dishes, porcelain or china
- bowls, porcelain or china
- bread bins, porcelain or china
- butter dishes, porcelain or china
- casseroles, porcelain or china
- china cups
- chopping boards, porcelain or china
- coffee cups, porcelain or china
- dinner plates, porcelain or china
- dinnerware, porcelain or china
- food plates, porcelain or china
- jugs, porcelain or china
- mugs, porcelain or china
- mustard pots, porcelain or china
- plates, porcelain or china
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.