Section 13: Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement; Ceramics; Glass
Chapter 69: Chapter 69
108 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6901.00.00 | Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tr... | Free |
| 6902 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than tho... | — |
| 6902.10 | Containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50 percent of the elements magnesium, calcium or... | — |
| 6902.10.10 | Magnesite bricks | Free |
| 6902.10.50 | Other | Free |
| 6902.20 | Containing by weight more than 50 percent of alumina (Al2O3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or co... | — |
| 6902.20.10 | Bricks | Free |
| 6902.20.50 | Other | Free |
| 6902.90 | Other: | — |
| 6902.90.10 | Bricks | Free |
| 6902.90.50 | Other | Free |
| 6903 | Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, ... | — |
| 6903.10.00 | Containing by weight more than 50 percent of free carbon | Free |
| 6903.20.00 | Containing by weight more than 50 percent of alumina (Al2O3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina ... | Free |
| 6903.90.00 | Other | Free |
| 6904 | Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like: | — |
| 6904.10.00 | Building bricks | Free |
| 6904.90.00 | Other | Free |
| 6905 | Roofing tiles, chimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constr... | — |
| 6905.10.00 | Roofing tiles | 13.5% |
| 6905.90.00 | Other | 3.2% |
| 6906.00.00 | Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings | Free |
| 6907 | Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on... | — |
| 6907.21 | Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%: | — |
| 6907.21.10 | Unglazed | 10% |
| 6907.21.20 | Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight l... | 10% |
| 6907.21.30 | The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2 | 10% |
| 6907.21.40 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.21.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.22 | Of water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 0.5 percent but not exceeding 10 percent: | — |
| 6907.22.10 | Unglazed | 10% |
| 6907.22.20 | Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight l... | 10% |
| 6907.22.30 | The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2 | 10% |
| 6907.22.40 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.22.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.23 | Of a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 10 percent: | — |
| 6907.23.10 | Unglazed | 10% |
| 6907.23.20 | Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight l... | 10% |
| 6907.23.30 | The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2 | 10% |
| 6907.23.40 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.23.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.30 | Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40: | — |
| 6907.30.10 | Unglazed | 10% |
| 6907.30.20 | Having not over 3229 cubes per square meter, most of which have straight lines | 10% |
| 6907.30.30 | The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2 | 10% |
| 6907.30.40 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.30.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.40 | Finishing ceramics: | — |
| 6907.40.10 | Unglazed | 10% |
| 6907.40.20 | Having not over 3229 finishing ceramics per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely ... | 10% |
| 6907.40.30 | The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2 | 10% |
| 6907.40.40 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6907.40.90 | Other | 8.5% |
| 6909 | Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar re... | — |
| 6909.11 | Of porcelain or china: | — |
| 6909.11.20 | Machinery parts | Free |
| 6909.11.40 | Other | 4.5% |
| 6909.12.00 | Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale | 4% |
| 6909.19 | Other: | — |
| 6909.19.10 | Ferrite core memories | Free |
| 6909.19.50 | Other | 4% |
| 6909.90.00 | Other | 4% |
| 6910 | Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urin... | — |
| 6910.10.00 | Of porcelain or china | 5.8% |
| 6910.90.00 | Other | 5.7% |
| 6911 | Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china: | — |
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: | — |
| 6911.10.10 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware | 25% |
| 6911.10.15 | Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces | 8% |
| 6911.10.25 | Other | 6% |
| 6911.10.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of ... | 26% |
| 6911.10.37 | Aggregate value not over $200 | 8% |
| 6911.10.38 | Aggregate value over $200 | 6% |
| 6911.10.41 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids, candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, t... | 6.3% |
| 6911.10.45 | Mugs and other steins | 14% |
| 6911.10.52 | Cups valued over $8 but not over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $5.25 but not over $18.75 per do... | 8% |
| 6911.10.58 | Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals va... | 6% |
| 6911.10.60 | Serviette rings | 20.8% |
| 6911.10.80 | Other | 20.8% |
| 6911.90.00 | Other | 5.4% |
| 6912.00 | Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelai... | — |
| 6912.00.10 | Of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether... | 0.7% |
| 6912.00.20 | Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware | 28% |
| 6912.00.35 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of ... | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.39 | In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of ... | 4.5% |
| 6912.00.41 | Steins with permanently attached pewter lids; candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, t... | 3.9% |
| 6912.00.44 | Mugs and other steins | 10% |
| 6912.00.45 | Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valu... | 4.5% |
| 6912.00.46 | Serviette rings | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.48 | Other | 9.8% |
| 6912.00.50 | Other | 6% |
| 6913 | Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles: | — |
| 6913.10 | Of porcelain or china: | — |
| 6913.10.10 | Statues, statuettes and handmade flowers, valued over $2.50 each and produced by professional sculpt... | Free |
| 6913.10.20 | Of bone chinaware | 3.3% |
| 6913.10.50 | Other | Free |
| 6913.90 | Other: | — |
| 6913.90.10 | Statues, statuettes and handmade flowers, valued over $2.50 each and produced by professional sculpt... | Free |
| 6913.90.20 | Of ceramic tile | Free |
| 6913.90.30 | Of earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze, and mo... | Free |
| 6913.90.50 | Other | 6% |
| 6914 | Other ceramic articles: | — |
| 6914.10 | Of porcelain or china: | — |
| 6914.10.40 | Ceramic ferrules of porcelain or china, not exceeding 3 mm in diameter or 25 mm in length, having a ... | Free |
| 6914.10.80 | Other | 9% |
| 6914.90 | Other: | — |
| 6914.90.41 | Ceramic ferrules of alumina or zirconia, not exceeding 3 mm in diameter or 25 mm in length, having a... | Free |
| 6914.90.80 | Other | 5.6% |
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Chapter 69 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 69?▶
Chapter 69 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 69. It contains 108 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 69?▶
Chapter 69 contains 108 tariff codes, of which 82 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 22 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 69 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 69 (Chapter 69) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.