Fired Clay Chimney Liners

Cylindrical fired clay sections used to line interior chimney flues for heat and corrosion resistance in residential construction. HTS 6905.90.0050 covers these as other ceramic constructional goods. Distinguished from building bricks in 6904 by specific chimney application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6902.20Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If refractory for high-heat industrial chimneys

Refractory bricks and shapes for extreme temperatures classify under 6902, not general construction.

6904.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

If building bricks not specific to chimneys

General clay building bricks fall under 6904, while specialized liners are 'other' constructional.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If containing graphite or carbon binders

Carbon-based ceramic articles excluded or classified under Chapter 68 non-ceramic goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include flue dimension specs and firing certificates to prove constructional use

β€’ Test for water absorption under 3% if stoneware-like

β€’ Pitfall: importing with mortar as a set may trigger parts classification

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Ceramic Architectural Coping Stones

Fired ceramic sloped caps for walls and parapets to shed water and protect edges in construction. Under HTS 6905.90.0050 as other architectural ceramic goods. Fired after shaping from clay per Chapter definition.

Porcelain Gutter Tiles

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