HS Code 6901Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
1 six-digit code · Heading 1 of 13 in Chapter 69 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6901 is for bricks made from diatomite and similar earths, not for everyday clay bricks. Use this page to check what belongs here and which nearby code fits the rest.
Heading 6901does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths” classify at the single six-digit code 690100. The heading is number 1 of 13 in Chapter 69, Ceramic products, which runs to 30 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6901
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 690100 | Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths |
What HS code 6901 covers
This heading is about the material, not the shape. The material is a siliceous fossil meal. These are soft, light earths formed from the tiny shells of ancient water life. The common names are kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite. Other similar siliceous earths count too.
So a kieselguhr brick, a diatomite block and a diatomite tile all go to the same place. Many people also call this the HSN code 6901. It is the same heading.
The goods are ceramic, and they often work as insulating ceramic goods because the earth is so light. If your goods are made of another material, this heading is probably wrong.
Only one code, 690100, sits under it. Many countries add extra digits for their own tariff lines. Check your national schedule or try the HS code classifier before you file.
6901 vs 6902, 6903 and 6904: which brick code applies
Most wrong searches for a bricks code come from mixing up four headings. Here is how they split.
- 6902: refractory goods of the same kind, when they are not made of those earths.
- 6903: other refractory ceramic goods, such as retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, tubes, pipes, rods and slide gates.
Is a brick 6901 or 6904? Classify step by step
Ask these questions in order. Stop at the first yes.
- Use 6901.
- Is it a refractory brick, block or tile made of something else? Use 6902. Other refractory pieces, like crucibles or nozzles, go to 6903.
- Is it a plain ceramic building brick, floor block or filler tile? Use 6904.
- Is it a roofing tile, chimney pot, chimney liner or other constructional piece? Use 6905.
- Is it a flag, paving stone, hearth tile, wall tile or mosaic cube? Use 6907.
Import and export data for 6901
Once you know the code, you can look at who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
This page does not list trade figures or company names. Open the live records to see them for your own market.
Nearby headings in Chapter 69
- 6902Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic…3 codes
- 6903Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports…3 codes
- 6904Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like2 codes
- 6905Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments…2 codes
- 6906Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings1 code
- 6907Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the…5 codes
- 6909Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs…4 codes
- 6910Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet…2 codes
- 6911Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of…2 codes
- 6912Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles…1 code
- 6913Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles2 codes
- 6914Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 692 codes
Who ships under 6901?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XIII: Articles of Stone, Ceramic and Glass, chapters 68–70.
HS Code 6901: common questions
What is HS 6901?
It sits in the ceramic products chapter.
What is the six-digit HS code for diatomite bricks?
The code is 690100. It is the only code under this heading, so diatomite bricks and tiles of this kind land there.
Are ordinary clay building bricks classified under 6901?
No. Plain ceramic building bricks go to 6904.
What is the difference between HS 6901 and 6902 refractory bricks?
Heading 6902 holds refractory goods that are not made of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths. If the goods are made of those earths, use 6901.
Who imports 6901 bricks and where do I look?
Start with the import data and supplier data pages. The buyer data page helps you find the companies behind the shipments.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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