Ceramic Sewer Pipe Conduit
High-strength fired ceramic conduit pipe designed for municipal sewer lines to transport wastewater. Produced by shaping clay mixtures and firing at high temperatures, fitting Chapter 69 definitions. Falls under 6906.00.00.00 for ceramic pipes used in drainage systems.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily for building furnace linings rather than drainage
Refractory ceramic goods of siliceous materials go to 6903, preceding fired pipe headings.
If steel-reinforced or hybrid construction
Pipe fittings of iron/steel are in Chapter 73, based on predominant material.
If glazed and sold as decorative rather than functional conduit
Porcelain labware or decorative ceramics shift to 6909 if not purely piping.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include ASTM C373 water absorption test results to demonstrate ceramic body properties
ā¢ Declare exact dimensions and joint types (e.g
ā¢ bell-spigot) for accurate statistical reporting
ā¢ Avoid common pitfall of importing unfired greenware, which is excluded from Chapter 69
Related Products under HTS 6906.00.00.00
Vitrified Clay Drainage Pipe
A fired ceramic pipe made from vitrified clay used for underground stormwater and sewage drainage systems. It meets Chapter 69 requirements as it's shaped and fired after forming from inorganic nonmetallic materials like clay. Classified under 6906.00.00.00 as ceramic pipes for conduit purposes, excluding electrical insulators.
Fired Clay Guttering Channel
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Clay Roof Gutter Fitting
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Porcelain Pipe Coupling
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Earthenware Gutter Outlet
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Ceramic Pipe Elbow Fitting
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