Standard Concrete-Faced Ceramic Bricks from Japan
Ceramic bricks with a concrete facing layer, fired from clay body for load-bearing walls in modern construction. They meet HTS 6904.10.00 as building bricks since the primary fired ceramic structure predominates. Ideal for veneered walls combining ceramic durability with concrete strength.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document the percentage of ceramic content (>50%) to defend against reclassification as cement articles
• Provide dimensional specs (e.g
• standard brick size 8x4x2.25 inches) matching building brick norms