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

HS v2017 Code: 6901

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
69	01	n/a

Code	6901
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	69

Ancestor Codes: Ceramic products

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

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

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths; Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths; Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like; Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods; Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

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

HS code 6901 covers a diverse range of ceramic products made from siliceous fossil meals, such as kieselguhr, tripolite, or diatomite, as well as other similar siliceous earths. These materials are valued for their unique properties, including high porosity, low thermal conductivity, and chemical inertness. The products classified under this code play a crucial role in various industries, from construction and insulation to filtration and absorbent applications, making them an important part of the global economy.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 6901 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as kieselguhr or diatomite, are extracted and processed to remove impurities. The purified material is then mixed with binders and other additives, depending on the desired product characteristics. The mixture is then shaped into the desired form, such as bricks, blocks, or tiles, using techniques like pressing, extrusion, or molding. Finally, the shaped products undergo drying and high-temperature firing to achieve the desired strength, durability, and other properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 6901 include the siliceous fossil meals, such as 2512 kieselguhr, 2512 tripolite, or 2512 diatomite, as well as other similar siliceous earths. These raw materials are typically sourced from natural deposits. Additionally, the production process may require binders, such as clays or organic compounds, as well as specialized machinery for shaping, drying, and firing the ceramic products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6901 are a wide range of ceramic goods, including bricks, blocks, tiles, and other products made from siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths. These materials find applications in various sectors, such as construction, insulation, filtration, and absorbent technologies. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by industries classified under codes such as 6902 Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths, 6903 (Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths and rods), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths), and 6914 Other ceramic articles, among others.

Family tree for 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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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6901'>6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6902'>6902: Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6903'>6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6907'>6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6909'>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</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6910'>6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6913'>6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6914'>6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/690100'>690100: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths</a>"]


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