Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like
HS v2017 Code: 6904
About ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like
HS code 6904 covers a wide range of ceramic building materials, including bricks, floor blocks, support tiles, and other similar products. These items play a crucial role in the construction industry, providing essential structural and functional components for various building projects. The production and trade of these ceramic building materials are significant contributors to the global economy, supporting infrastructure development and the growth of the construction sector.
Production process
The production of ceramic building materials under HS code 6904 typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials, such as clay, shale, and other minerals, are extracted and processed through a series of steps, including mixing, shaping, drying, and firing at high temperatures. Depending on the specific product, various manufacturing techniques may be employed, such as extrusion, molding, or pressing. The firing process is crucial, as it helps to harden and strengthen the ceramic materials, ensuring their durability and suitability for construction applications.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of ceramic building materials under HS code 6904 include raw materials like clay, shale, and other mineral resources. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as kilns, extruders, and molding machines, are essential for the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also necessary to power the high-temperature firing and drying stages.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6904 are a wide range of ceramic building materials, including bricks, floor blocks, support tiles, and other similar products. These outputs are then consumed by the construction industry, where they are used in the erection of buildings, infrastructure, and other structures. Other industries that may utilize the outputs of HS code 6904 include 6905 Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods, 6907 Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, and 6908 Glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; glazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like.
Family tree for ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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/v2017/690410'>690410: Ceramic building bricks</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/690490'>690490: Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)</a>"]
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