HS HEADING 6905

Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods

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6905

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In plain English

This category includes ceramic items used for construction, such as roofing tiles, chimney components like pots and liners, cowls, architectural ornaments, and other building materials. The classification separates these goods into two groups based on their specific function. One group is dedicated exclusively to ceramic roofing tiles. The other group covers all the remaining constructional ceramics, including chimney parts and ornaments, but excludes those used for roofs.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

6905.10

Ceramic roofing tiles

6905.90

Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles)

Chapter 69 classification notes

Ceramic tiles from China face significant anti-dumping duties in the US (up to 222%) and EU. Weight-based transport costs are significant for ceramics. Porcelain vs stoneware classification affects duty rate.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Porcelain (vitrified, translucent) vs stoneware (opaque, not fully vitrified) — the distinction affects classification and sometimes duty rate.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 69

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