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# HSN Sub-chapter 6912: Ceramic household items

Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china

Part of [Chapter 69: Ceramic Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-69/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 69120010 | [Glassware for Table, Kitchen, and Household Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69120010/) |
| 69120020 | [Glass Tableware for Serving and Dining](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69120020/) |
| 69120030 | [Glass Kitchenware and Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69120030/) |
| 69120040 | [Decorative Glass Items](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69120040/) |
| 69120090 | [Miscellaneous Glass Tableware](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-69120090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6912

It includes Ceramic household items

### What should my invoice and records include for Ceramic household items?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Ceramic household items?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Ceramic household items is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Ceramic household items?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Ceramic household items are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Ceramic household items?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Ceramic household items?

If your outward supply of Ceramic household items is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹297 Cr (+16.06% YoY) — 0.0080% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹141 Cr (−4.54% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹156 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #356 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 69: 1.29% of its exports; import side 1.73%
- Rank within Chapter 69: #5 of 13 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #623 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +49.98% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 69: 1.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6912

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 69 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 69 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 249.84 | 0.0109% | — | 2.24% | 141.33 | 0.0039% | — | 3.38% | +108.51 | #565 |
| FY 2019-20 | 125.73 | 0.0057% | −49.68% | 0.93% | 109.87 | 0.0033% | −22.26% | 2.56% | +15.86 | #685 |
| FY 2020-21 | 134.55 | 0.0063% | +7.02% | 0.86% | 76.26 | 0.0026% | −30.59% | 1.91% | +58.29 | #672 |
| FY 2021-22 | 201.80 | 0.0064% | +49.98% | 1.19% | 116.89 | 0.0026% | +53.28% | 2.26% | +84.91 | #657 |
| FY 2022-23 | 225.49 | 0.0062% | +11.74% | 1.09% | 148.02 | 0.0026% | +26.63% | 1.97% | +77.47 | #665 |
| FY 2023-24 | 256.17 | 0.0071% | +13.61% | 1.02% | 147.91 | 0.0026% | −0.07% | 1.85% | +108.26 | #647 |
| FY 2024-25 | 297.30 | 0.0080% | +16.06% | 1.29% | 141.20 | 0.0023% | −4.54% | 1.73% | +156.10 | #623 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.94%/yr, imports -0.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹249.84 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹297.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 ranked #623 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 ranks #623 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 69, it ranks #5 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #356 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 49.98% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹156.10 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹297.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹141.20 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹156.10 Crore — ranking #356 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ceramic household items

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 have grown at -0.02% CAGR, reaching ₹141.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 contributes 1.29% of Chapter 69 exports — ranked #5

Among the 13 sub-chapters under Chapter 69, HSN Sub-Chapter 6912 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.29% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.73% share (rank #9).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 69

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6907: Unglazed ceramic tiles & mosaics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6907/) | ₹18,054 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6902: Refractory bricks & tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6902/) | ₹1,956 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6910: Ceramic sanitary ware](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6910/) | ₹1,389 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6903: Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6903/) | ₹916 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6912: Ceramic household items (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹297 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6911: Tableware, Kitchenware & Porcelain](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6911/) | ₹168 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6914: Other ceramic articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6914/) | ₹134 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6904: Processed staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6904/) | ₹54 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6909: Ceramic Wares For Technical Uses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6909/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6901: Bricks, Blocks, Siliceous Earths Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6901/) | ₹11 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 6901 | [Bricks, Blocks, Siliceous Earths Tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6901/) |
| 6902 | [Refractory bricks & tiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6902/) |
| 6903 | [Refractory Ceramic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6903/) |
| 6904 | [Processed staple fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6904/) |
| 6905 | [Ceramic roofing & chimney goods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6905/) |
| 6906 | [Ceramic pipes & fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6906/) |
| 6907 | [Unglazed ceramic tiles & mosaics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6907/) |
| 6909 | [Ceramic Wares For Technical Uses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6909/) |
| 6910 | [Ceramic sanitary ware](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6910/) |
| 6911 | [Tableware, Kitchenware & Porcelain](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6911/) |
| 6913 | [Ornamental ceramic articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6913/) |
| 6914 | [Other ceramic articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6914/) |