Terracotta Spanish Roof Tiles
Low-profile, S-shaped terracotta tiles fired from clay for durable, red-hued roofing in Spanish colonial architecture. Falls under HTS 6905.90.0050 as other ceramic roofing tiles for constructional purposes. Excludes non-fired or resin-cured products per Chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 3.2% | +35.0% | 38.2% |
| π²π½Mexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| π©πͺGermany | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| π―π΅Japan | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of siliceous cement or concrete
Non-clay ceramic roofing tiles using high-melting materials like oxides classify separately under 6905.20.
If for industrial furnace linings
Refractory constructional goods with higher heat resistance fall under 6904, outside typical roofing scope.
If cement-based not qualifying as ceramic
Construction articles of cement or artificial stone exclude from Chapter 69 per legal notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Provide lab test results per ASTM C373 confirming low water absorption typical of fired ceramics
β’ Declare as constructional goods with installation specs to avoid ornamental duties
β’ Watch for bulk packaging misclassified as retail sets
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Fired Clay Chimney Liners
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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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Earthenware Ridge Crest Tiles
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