Ceramic Chimney Cowls from China
Fired ceramic caps designed to fit over chimneys, preventing downdrafts and protecting against rain while allowing smoke escape. Classified in HTS 6905.90.0050 as other ceramic constructional goods beyond basic tiles or pots. Ensures compliance with firing after shaping per Chapter 69.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit engineering specs proving constructional integration with chimneys
• Ensure no electrical components to avoid Chapter 85 exclusions
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as decorative leading to higher ornamental duties