Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) · Swiss tariff number · HS 6914.90
6914.90.00: Other ceramic articles, other
Other ceramic articles (non-porcelain)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6914 Other ceramic articles
- 6914.90.00 other
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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
6914.90 Other ceramic articles, other
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free – 5.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Canada 7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 8% – 10% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 9.2% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% 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.
- N348791 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of three ceramic fiber products and two ceramic bricks from China.
- N332879 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a ceramic surface from Portugal.
- N335892 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of composite shower wall panels from China.
- N329628 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Xtone ceramic surfaces from Spain.
- 600015885 HMRC
The product is a ceramic oven. It consists of a black ceramic body, dome, and lid with an internal steel lining, forming the primary cooking chamber. The oven is mounted on an iron frame comprising four legs, four cross supports, two lockable wheels and two standard wheels, allowing it to be…
- 600010332 HMRC
An undecorated, Round Terracotta Pot made from Italian Terracotta (fired clay) with circular opening. The pot contains a drainage hole which facilitates drainage and upward absorption for plant growth. Dimensions: 60cm diameter.
- 600010333 HMRC
An undecorated, Round Terracotta Pot made from Italian Terracotta (fired clay) with circular opening. The pot contains a drainage hole which facilitates drainage and upward absorption for plant growth. Dimensions: 60cm diameter.
- 600010334 HMRC
An undecorated, Round Terracotta Pot made from Italian Terracotta (fired clay) with circular opening. The pot contains a drainage hole which facilitates drainage and upward absorption for plant growth. Dimensions: 60cm diameter.
25 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
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).
Swiss tariff number 6914.90.00 is a line of the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) under HS subheading 6914.90 (other ceramic articles, other).
The normal tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 3%, the Türkiye duty is 3%, the US duty is 0%–5.6%, the Canada duty is 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 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 8%–10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Switzerland imported goods of subheading 6914.90 worth US$36m in 2024; the largest supplier was Spain.
Questions and answers
What is the Switzerland import duty for Swiss tariff number 6914.90.00?
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 6914.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Spain (US$8m), followed by Italy.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.