Red Clay Ceramic Building Bricks
Fired red clay bricks used for constructing exterior and interior walls in residential and commercial buildings. These bricks are shaped from clay mixtures and fired above 800°C, classifying them as ceramic building bricks under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bricks are standard building bricks made of common or facing clay.
Heading 6904.10 specifically covers building bricks made of common or facing clay.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bricks are fired after shaping and not just dried, as unfired products are excluded from Chapter 69
• Verify the bricks are not classifiable under heading 6904.10 if they are standard building bricks
• Keep records of the firing temperature and material composition for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 6904.90.10
Clay Ceramic Retaining Wall Bricks
Fired clay bricks specifically shaped for retaining walls in landscaping and civil engineering projects. These bricks are shaped from inorganic, non-metallic materials and fired above 800°C, meeting the Chapter 69 requirements for ceramic building products.
Extruded Ceramic Partition Blocks
Extruded and fired ceramic blocks designed for lightweight interior partitions in commercial buildings. These blocks are shaped from clay and fired at high temperatures, making them ceramic building products under Chapter 69, and are not classifiable as support or filler tiles.
Fireplace Ceramic Backer Bricks
High-density ceramic bricks used behind firebrick linings in fireplaces for structural support and heat distribution. These fired clay products are not refractory bricks (heading 6902) and are classifiable as other ceramic building bricks under this tariff item.
Perforated Ceramic Wall Blocks
Perforated fired ceramic blocks for non-load-bearing partition walls, allowing ventilation and wiring passage. These building components are shaped from clay and fired after shaping, meeting Chapter 69 requirements and classifiable as other ceramic building bricks.
Standard Ceramic Chimney Bricks
Fired ceramic bricks shaped for chimney construction, providing weather resistance and structural integrity. These bricks are not refractory linings and are classifiable as other ceramic building bricks under this tariff item.