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Heading / Subheading Stat Suffix Article Description Unit of Quantity Rates of Duty
1-General 1-Special 2
I. GOODS OF SILICEOUS FOSSIL MEALS OR OF SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS, AND REFRACTORY GOODS
6901.00.0000
Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
tFree [1]30%
6902
Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths:
6902.10
Containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50 percent of the elements magnesium, calcium or chromium, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2O3:
6902.10.1000
Magnesite bricks
thousands, tFree [2]13%
6902.10.5000
Other
tFree [1]30%
6902.20
Containing by weight more than 50 percent of alumina (Al2O3), of silica (SiO2) or of a mixture or compound of these products:
6902.20.10
Bricks
Free [1]25%
6902.20.1010
Alumina
thousands, t
6902.20.1020
Other
thousands, t
6902.20.50
Other
Free [1]30%
6902.20.5010
Alumina
t
6902.20.5020
Other
t
6902.90
Other:
6902.90.10
Bricks
Free [1]25%
6902.90.1010
Clay
thousands, t
6902.90.1020
Other
thousands, t
6902.90.50
Other
Free [1]30%
6902.90.5010
Clay
t
6902.90.5020
Other
t
6903
Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths:
6903.10.0000
Containing by weight more than 50 percent of free carbon
kgFree [2]45%
6903.20.0000
Containing by weight more than 50 percent of alumina (Al2O3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2)
kgFree [2]30% [3]
6903.90.00
Other
Free [2]30% [3]
6903.90.0010
Of clay
kg
6903.90.0050
Other
kg
II. OTHER CERAMIC PRODUCTS:
6904
Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like:
6904.10.00
Building bricks
Free [1]Free
Solid bricks:
6904.10.0010
Heat insulating
thousands
6904.10.0020
Other
thousands
Hollow bricks:
6904.10.0030
Heat insulating
thousands
6904.10.0040
Other
thousands
6904.90.0000
Other
thousandsFree [2]30%
6905
Roofing tiles, chimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods:
6905.10.0000
Roofing tiles
m213.5% [1]Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6905.90.00
Other
3.2% [1]Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)30%
6905.90.0010
Heat insulating
No.
6905.90.0050
Other
No.
6906.00.0000
Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings
kgFree [1]30%
6907
Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics:
Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40:
6907.21
Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%:
6907.21.10
Unglazed
10% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.21.1005
Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm
m2
Other:
6907.21.1011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.21.1051
Other
m2
Glazed:
The largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
6907.21.2000
Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines
m210% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
6907.21.3000
The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2
m210% [1]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.21.4000
Other
m28.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.21.90
Other
8.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.21.9011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.21.9051
Other
m2
6907.22
Of water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 0.5 percent but not exceeding 10 percent:
6907.22.10
Unglazed
10% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.22.1005
Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm
m2
Other:
6907.22.1011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.22.1051
Other
m2
Glazed:
The largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
6907.22.2000
Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines
m210% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
6907.22.3000
The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2
m210% [1]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.22.4000
Other
m28.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.22.90
Other
8.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.22.9011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.22.9051
Other
m2
6907.23
Of a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 10 percent:
6907.23.10
Unglazed
10% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.23.1005
Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm
m2
Other:
6907.23.1011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.23.1051
Other
m2
Glazed:
The largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
6907.23.2000
Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines
m210% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
6907.23.3000
The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2
m210% [1]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.23.4000
Other
m28.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.23.90
Other
8.5% [2]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.23.9011
Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.23.9051
Other
m2
6907.30
Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40:
6907.30.10
Unglazed
10% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.30.1005
Cubes and the like, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm
m2
Other:
6907.30.1011
Cubes and the like, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30cm or less
m2
6907.30.1051
Other
m2
Glazed:
The largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
6907.30.2000
Having not over 3229 cubes per square meter, most of which have straight lines
m210% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
6907.30.3000
The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2
m210% [1]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.30.4000
Other
m28.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.30.90
Other
8.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.30.9011
Cubes and the like, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.30.9051
Other
m2
6907.40
Finishing ceramics:
6907.40.10
Unglazed
10% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.40.1005
Finishing ceramics, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
m2
Other:
6907.40.1011
Finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.40.1051
Other
m2
Glazed:
The largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm:
6907.40.2000
Having not over 3229 finishing ceramics per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines
m210% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
6907.40.3000
The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm2
m210% [1]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.40.4000
Other
m28.5% [1]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.40.90
Other
8.5% [2]Free (AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6907.40.9011
Finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less
m2
6907.40.9051
Other
m2
6909
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods:
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses:
6909.11
Of porcelain or china:
6909.11.2000
Machinery parts [4]
No.Free [2]40%
6909.11.4000
Other
No.4.5% [2]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)60%
6909.12.0000
Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
No.4% [2]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)45%
6909.19
Other:
6909.19.1000
Ferrite core memories
No.Free [2]35%
6909.19.50
Other
4% [2]Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, JP, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)45%
6909.19.5010
Ceramic bearings
No.
6909.19.5095
Other
No.
6909.90.0000
Other
No.4% [2]Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)45%
6910
Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures:
6910.10.00
Of porcelain or china
5.8%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)60%
6910.10.0005
Water closet bowls, flushometer type
No.
6910.10.0010
Water closet bowls with tanks, in one piece
No.
6910.10.0015
Flush tanks
No.
6910.10.0020
Other water closet bowls
No.
6910.10.0030
Sinks and lavatories
No.
6910.10.0050
Other
No.
6910.90.0000
Other
No.5.7% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)60%
6911
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china:
6911.10
Tableware and kitchenware:
6911.10.1000
Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware
Dz Pcs25% [5]Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
Other:
Of bone chinaware:
6911.10.1500
Valued not over $31.50 per dozen pieces
Dz Pcs8%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.2500
Other
Dz Pcs6% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
Other:
Available in specified sets:
6911.10.35
In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $56
26% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.3510
Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension
Dz Pcs
6911.10.3550
Other
Dz Pcs
In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $56:
6911.10.37
Aggregate value not over $200
8% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.3710
Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension, teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension
Dz Pcs
6911.10.3750
Other
Dz Pcs
6911.10.38
Aggregate value over $200
6% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.3810
Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension
Dz Pcs
6911.10.3850
Other
Dz Pcs
Other:
6911.10.4100
Steins with permanently attached pewter lids, candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets
Dz Pcs6.3%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)70%
6911.10.4500
Mugs and other steins
Dz Pcs14%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)70%
6911.10.5200
Cups valued over $8 but not over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $5.25 but not over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $9.30 but not over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 but not over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $11.50 but not over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $40 but not over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $23 but not over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $20 but not over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $50 but not over $180 per dozen
Dz Pcs8% [5]Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.5800
Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $180 per dozen
Dz Pcs6% [5]Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.6000
Serviette rings
Dz Pcs20.8% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.80
Other
20.8% [5]Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)75%
6911.10.8010
Suitable for food or drink contact
Dz Pcs
6911.10.8090
Other
Dz Pcs
6911.90.00
Other
5.4% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)70%
6911.90.0010
Toilet articles
No.
6911.90.0050
Other
No.
6912.00
Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china:
Tableware and kitchenware:
6912.00.1000
Of coarse-grained earthenware, or of coarse- grained stoneware; of fine-grained earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze which, on teapots, may be any color, but which, on other articles, must be mottled, streaked or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt
Dz Pcs0.7% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)25% [3]
Other:
6912.00.2000
Hotel or restaurant ware and other ware not household ware
Dz Pcs28%Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
Other:
Available in specified sets:
6912.00.35
In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is not over $38
9.8%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.3510
Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension
Dz Pcs
6912.00.3550
Other
Dz Pcs
6912.00.39
In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in additional U.S. note 6(b) of this chapter is over $38
4.5%Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.3910
Plates not over 27.9 cm in maximum dimension; teacups and saucers; mugs; soups, fruits and cereals, the foregoing not over 22.9 cm in maximum dimension
Dz Pcs
6912.00.3950
Other
Dz Pcs
Other:
6912.00.4100
Steins with permanently attached pewter lids; candy boxes, decanters, punch bowls, pretzel dishes, tidbit dishes, tiered servers, bonbon dishes, egg cups, spoons and spoon rests, oil and vinegar sets, tumblers and salt and pepper shaker sets
Dz Pcs3.9%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.4400
Mugs and other steins
Dz Pcs10%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.4500
Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen
Dz Pcs4.5%Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.4600
Serviette rings
Dz Pcs9.8%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.48
Other
9.8%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)55%
6912.00.4810
Suitable for food or drink contact
Dz Pcs
6912.00.4890
Other
Dz Pcs
6912.00.5000
Other
Dz Pcs6%Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)50.5%
6913
Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles:
6913.10
Of porcelain or china:
6913.10.1000
Statues, statuettes and handmade flowers, valued over $2.50 each and produced by professional sculptors or directly from molds made from original models produced by professional sculptors
Dz PcsFree [5]20% [3]
Other:
6913.10.2000
Of bone chinaware
Dz Pcs3.3% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)70%
6913.10.5000
Other
Dz PcsFree [5]70%
6913.90
Other:
6913.90.1000
Statues, statuettes and handmade flowers, valued over $2.50 each and produced by professional sculptors or directly from molds made from original models produced by professional sculptors
Dz PcsFree [5]20%
Other:
6913.90.2000
Of ceramic tile
Dz PcsFree [5]50%
6913.90.3000
Of earthenware, whether or not decorated, having a reddish-colored body and a lustrous glaze, and mottled, streaked or solidly colored brown to black with metallic oxide or salt
Dz PcsFree [5]25%
6913.90.5000
Other
Dz Pcs6% [5]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)51.5%
6914
Other ceramic articles:
6914.10
Of porcelain or china:
6914.10.4000
Ceramic ferrules of porcelain or china, not exceeding 3 mm in diameter or 25 mm in length, having a fiber channel opening and/or ceramic mating sleeves of alumina or zirconia
Dz PcsFree [2]60%
6914.10.8000
Other
Dz Pcs9% [2]Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)60%
6914.90
Other:
6914.90.4100
Ceramic ferrules of alumina or zirconia, not exceeding 3 mm in diameter or 25 mm in length, having a fiber channel opening and/or ceramic mating sleeves of alumina or zirconia
Dz PcsFree [2]45%
6914.90.8000
Other
Dz Pcs5.6% [2]Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)45%
  • Footnotes
  • [1] See 9903.88.03.
  • [2] See 9903.88.03.
  • [3] See 9903.90.08.
  • [4] See 9903.88.67.
  • [5] See 9903.88.15.