Ceramic building bricks

HS v2022 Code: 690410

About ceramic building bricks

HS code 690410 covers ceramic building bricks, which are an essential component in the construction industry. These bricks are widely used in the erection of walls, foundations, and various other structural elements. The ceramic building bricks industry plays a crucial role in the overall construction sector, contributing to the development of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings worldwide.

Production process

Ceramic building bricks are typically produced through a process that involves the molding and firing of clay-based materials. The raw clay is first extracted, processed, and then shaped into the desired brick form using various techniques, such as extrusion or pressing. The shaped bricks are then dried and fired in high-temperature kilns, which fuse the clay particles and give the bricks their characteristic hardness and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ceramic building bricks include clay, water, and energy sources for the firing process. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, presses, and kilns, are also essential for the manufacturing of these bricks. Additionally, the industry may rely on various additives and glazing materials to enhance the bricks' properties, such as color, texture, or insulation capabilities.

Production outputs

Ceramic building bricks are the primary output of this industry, and they are widely used in the construction of 441000 Residential buildings, 442000 Non-residential buildings, and 443000 Civil engineering structures. The bricks produced under HS code 690410 may also be consumed by other industries, such as 681000 Concrete, cement, and plaster products and 682000 Glass and glass products.

Revisions to 690410

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 690410. The most recent 1 version of this code (690410) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 690410.

Older versions

Family tree for ceramic building bricks

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/690410'>690410: Ceramic building bricks</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/690490'>690490: Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)</a>"]

    

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    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



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class B level4
class C level6
class D level6

  class C highlight

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