HS Code 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths

Q: Is HS code 6901 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 6901 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 6901 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6901?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 6901.

What is HS Code 6901

HS Code 6901 covers Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 69 (Ceramic products), Section XIII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 6901 Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths Cover?

Section XIII

Chapters (68-70) Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

Chapter 69

Ceramic products

HS Code 6901

Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths

HS Code 690100

Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths

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What HS Codes for Ceramics Do Not Cover

Chapter 69 covers ceramic products — bricks, tiles, sanitaryware, tableware, and refractories. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Glass and glass ceramics

Chapter 70

Stone articles

Chapter 68

Imitation ceramic articles of plastic

Chapter 39

Ceramic dental products and artificial teeth

Chapter 90

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Siliceous Refractory Bricks HS 6901

HS Code 690100

Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths

HS Code 6902

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths

HS Code 6903

Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths

HS Code 6904

Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like

HS Code 6905

Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods

HS Code 6906

Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

HS Code 6907

Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics

HS Code 6909

Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods

HS Code 6910

Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures

HS Code 6911

Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 6901?

HS code 6901 covers Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths, a heading within Chapter 69 (Ceramic products) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 6901 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 6901 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6901?