6909Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods:
陶磁製の理化学用その他の技術的用途に供する物品、農業に使用する種類のおけ、かめその他これらに類する容器及び輸送又は包装に使用する種類のつぼ、ジャーその他これらに類する製品
HS code 6909 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods:”. This code has 4 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 6909 (Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods:) totaled ¥4B (YoY -0.2%), with a volume of 1,118,093 KG at about ¥3,932/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (25.2%), Poland (13.4%), United States of America (12.9%). Exports totaled ¥16B (YoY +8.5%), with a volume of 672,039 KG at about ¥23,573/KG. The top export destinations are United States of America (25.0%), People's Republic of China (18.1%), Taiwan (10.4%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥46B | 25.0% | 2,355,104 KG | ¥19,459/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥33B | 18.1% | 969,402 KG | ¥34,120/KG |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥19B | 10.4% | 249,259 KG | ¥76,486/KG |
| 4 | Netherlands | ¥17B | 9.5% | 1,230,245 KG | ¥14,091/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥15B | 8.4% | 380,604 KG | ¥40,419/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥13B | 25.2% | 6,855,233 KG | ¥1,839/KG |
| 2 | Poland | ¥7B | 13.4% | 1,964,648 KG | ¥3,402/KG |
| 3 | United States of America | ¥6B | 12.9% | 492,058 KG | ¥13,080/KG |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥6B | 11.6% | 324,073 KG | ¥17,889/KG |
| 5 | Indonesia | ¥4B | 8.2% | 1,894,840 KG | ¥2,156/KG |
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