Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

HS v2022 Code: 6906

About ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

HS code 6906 covers a diverse range of ceramic products used in construction and infrastructure projects. These ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings play a crucial role in the transportation and management of liquids, gases, and waste materials. This industry is an integral part of the broader construction and utilities sectors, contributing to the development and maintenance of essential public services and private infrastructure.

Production process

The production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials, such as clay, are carefully selected and processed to achieve the desired properties. The materials are then shaped using techniques like extrusion, molding, or pressing, and undergo high-temperature firing to achieve the final ceramic form. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the products meet industry standards and specifications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6906 items include clay, sand, and other mineral resources used as raw materials. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, molds, and kilns, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are needed to power the production facilities and firing processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 6906 are ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings. These products are widely used in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors, where they are often integrated with other building materials and systems. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by industries covered under related HS codes, such as 6907 Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing and 6910 Ceramic sinks, washbasins, washbasin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures.

Family tree for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/69'>69: Ceramic products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6906'>6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]

    A --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6904'>6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6905'>6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods</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>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/690600'>690600: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings</a>"]


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