Ceramic products

HS v2022 Code: 69

About ceramic products

HS code 69 covers a diverse range of ceramic products, which are essential materials in various industries. Ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic materials that are formed and then hardened by heat. They play a crucial role in the construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors, contributing to the broader economy. Ceramics are valued for their durability, heat resistance, and versatility, making them indispensable in a wide range of applications.

Production process

The production of ceramic products typically involves several key steps. First, raw materials such as clay, feldspar, and silica are carefully selected and processed. These materials are then mixed, shaped, and molded into the desired form, often using techniques like pressing, extrusion, or slip casting. The shaped products are then dried and fired at high temperatures, which causes the materials to fuse and harden, resulting in the final ceramic product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the ceramic industry include various types of clay, such as kaolin, ball clay, and fireclay, as well as other minerals like feldspar, quartz, and talc. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for shaping, drying, and firing the ceramic products. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also essential for the high-temperature firing process.

Production outputs

The ceramic industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 6901 Ceramic bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods, 6902 Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, 6903 Other refractory ceramic goods, 6904 Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like, and 6905 Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods. These ceramic products are widely used in the construction, manufacturing, and technology industries, as well as in various household and decorative applications.

Family tree for ceramic products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6901'>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/v2022/6902'>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/v2022/6903'>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</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6907'>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/v2022/6909'>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/v2022/6910'>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/v2022/6911'>6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6912'>6912: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; other than of porcelain or china</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6913'>6913: Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6914'>6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69</a>"]


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