Ceramic Gable Vent Louvers
Fired ceramic slatted covers for attic gable vents, used in construction to allow airflow while blocking rain. These architectural goods are shaped and fired per Chapter 69, classifiable under 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional goods.
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% |
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6905900000; Equal To 6905900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the louvers are designed as electrical insulators
Electrical insulators are excluded from Chapter 69.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the louvers are fired at high temperatures and not merely cured, as Chapter 69 excludes articles heated below 800°C
• Confirm they are not electrical insulators, which fall under heading 85.46
• Provide clear product specs to CBSA for accurate classification
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Ceramic Architectural Coping Stones
Fired ceramic sloped caps designed to sit atop walls and parapets, shedding water and protecting masonry from weather damage. These architectural ornaments are shaped and fired in accordance with Chapter 69, and are classifiable under tariff item 6905.90.00 as other ceramic constructional goods.
Ceramic Chimney Cowls
Fired ceramic caps placed over chimneys to prevent downdrafts and block debris, explicitly named in the heading for chimney components. These cowls are shaped and fired per Chapter 69, making them classifiable as other ceramic constructional goods under 6905.90.00.
Ceramic Chimney Heat Insulation Liners
Fired ceramic liners designed for chimney heat insulation, preventing heat loss and protecting surrounding structures. These goods are shaped and fired above 800°C, meeting Chapter 69 requirements for ceramic constructional goods.
Ceramic Chimney Pots
Tall, fired clay cylinders mounted on chimneys to improve draft and protect the opening, directly named in the heading for ceramic constructional goods. These pots are shaped and fired per Chapter 69, falling under 6905.90.00 as other chimney components.
Ceramic Finial Ornaments
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Ceramic Heat Insulating Roof Tiles
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