HS Code:
Bone chinaware, classified under HS Code 6911.10, refers to tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles made of porcelain or china that incorporates bone ash as a key component. This material gives the chinaware its characteristic translucency, strength, and white color. Bone chinaware is often associated with high-quality, luxury dining products and is widely used in both domestic and commercial settings. The global trade of bone chinaware reflects demand for premium tableware in hospitality industries, as well as cultural preferences for fine dining in various regions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
25% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-UK Trade Agreement)
Rising demand for luxury tableware in emerging markets
Increased exports to countries in Asia and the Middle East as disposable incomes rise and fine dining culture grows
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly production
Manufacturers adopting greener practices to meet consumer and regulatory demands, influencing production costs and pricing
2020-2022
E-commerce growth for premium tableware
Online platforms driving sales and enabling smaller producers to reach global markets, though logistics costs remain a challenge
2019-2022
The European Union introduced new regulations on materials in contact with food, requiring bone chinaware to undergo additional testing for lead and cadmium content.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant manufacturers.
Negotiations between the US and China resulted in a temporary reduction of tariffs on bone chinaware as part of a broader trade deal.
January 2023
Boosted exports from China to the US, providing relief to manufacturers and increasing market competition.
The UK government launched a campaign to support local bone china manufacturers through subsidies and marketing initiatives to preserve cultural heritage.
September 2022
Strengthened domestic production and reduced reliance on imports, affecting trade balances with major exporters like China.