Ceramic roofing tiles

HS code 690510 covers the classification of ceramic roofing tiles, a crucial component in the construction industry. These tiles play a vital role in providing weather protection, insulation, and aesthetic appeal to buildings across the globe. As a highly versatile and durable material, ceramic roofing tiles are widely used in both residential and commercial construction projects, contributing significantly to the overall construction sector and the broader economy.

The production of ceramic roofing tiles typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as clay, feldspar, and quartz are carefully selected and mixed. The mixture is then shaped into the desired tile form, often through extrusion or pressing. The tiles are then dried and fired in high-temperature kilns, which fuse the materials and give the tiles their characteristic hardness and durability. Finally, the tiles may undergo additional finishing processes, such as glazing or surface treatment, to enhance their appearance and performance.

The main inputs required for the production of ceramic roofing tiles include raw materials such as 2508 Clays, 2529 Feldspar, and 2506 Quartz. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as extruders and kilns, are essential for the shaping and firing of the tiles. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also crucial inputs for the high-temperature firing process.

The primary output of HS code 690510 is ceramic roofing tiles, which are used in the construction of buildings, both residential and commercial. These tiles are often consumed by industries classified under 4412 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 6810 Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, and 7308 (Structures and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, shutters, balustrades, pillars and columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of iron or steel).