Chapter 69
HTS codes for ceramics
Ceramic products.
- Headings
- 13
- Tariff lines
- 120
- General duty
- General duty rates from 0.7% to 28.0%, with 30 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 69
- 6901Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths1
- 6902Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths10
- 6903Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths4
- 6904Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like5
- 6905Roofing tiles, chimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods3
- 6906Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings1
- 6907Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics40
- 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 goods7
- 6910Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures7
- 6911Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china18
- 6912Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china13
- 6913Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles7
- 6914Other ceramic articles4
Documents required to import Chapter 69 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 69 cover?
- Chapter 69 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers ceramic products. It contains 13 four-digit headings and 120 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 69 goods?
- General duty rates from 0.7% to 28.0%, with 30 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 69?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.