Ceramic Gable Vent Louvers
Fired ceramic slatted covers installed over gable vents in buildings to allow airflow while blocking rain and debris. These are architectural constructional goods, classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products, as they are not more specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 69.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the louvers are made of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths
Heading 6905 distinguishes goods made of siliceous fossil meals, which are classified under a separate tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the louvers are fired after shaping and not just dried, as Chapter 69 excludes unfired articles
• Include a product specification sheet showing the firing temperature for CBSA inspection
• If the louvers are part of a ventilation system, confirm they are not classifiable as electrical or mechanical equipment under other chapters
Related Products under Tariff item 6905.90.00
Ceramic Architectural Coping Stones
Fired ceramic sloped caps designed to sit atop walls and parapets, shedding water and protecting masonry from weathering. These are constructional ceramic goods shaped and fired above 800°C, falling under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products.
Ceramic Chimney Cowls
Fired ceramic caps placed over chimney tops to prevent downdrafts, rain, and debris from entering the flue. These are constructional ceramic goods explicitly within the scope of heading 6905, which includes chimney components, and are classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products.
Ceramic Chimney Pots
Tall, fired clay cylinders mounted on chimney tops to improve draft and protect the flue opening. These are ceramic constructional goods directly named in heading 6905, which includes chimney pots, and are classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products.
Ceramic Finial Ornaments
Spire-like fired ceramics placed atop roof peaks or chimneys for decoration and closure, adding architectural detail. These are architectural ornaments, classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products, as they are not more specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 69.
Ceramic Ridge Crest Tiles
Pointed fired clay tiles used to cap roof ridges, providing weatherproofing and a finished appearance. These are ceramic roofing goods, classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products, as they are not classified as bricks or standard roofing tiles under heading 6904.
Ceramic Soffit Vent Panels
Perforated fired ceramic panels installed in roof soffits to provide ventilation while maintaining a finished appearance. These are architectural constructional goods, classified under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional products, as they are not more specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 69.