HS Code 6902Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths
3 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 13 in Chapter 69 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6902 is the customs heading for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles, the shaped ceramic parts made to stand up to extreme heat. This page shows what each code covers and how to pick the right one.
“Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths” divides three ways under heading 6902 — 690210, 690220 and 690290. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 2 of 13 in Chapter 69, Ceramic products, which runs to 30 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6902
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 690210 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements mg, ca or cr, expressed as mgo, cao or cr2o3 |
| 690220 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight more than 50% of alumina (al2o3), of silica (sio2) or of a mixture or compound of these |
| 690290 | Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; n.e.c. in item no. 6902.1 or 6902.2 |
What HS code 6902 covers
Refractory goods are made to survive very high heat. This heading holds the shaped ones: bricks, blocks, tiles and similar ceramic constructional goods for hot places. Buyers also search for it as the HSN code 6902 or the HTS code 6902. Those national codes are built on the same HS base.
It leaves out goods made of siliceous fossil meals, such as kieselguhr or diatomite. Those goods go to 6901 instead.
Six-digit codes under 6902, split by composition
The three codes under this heading do not split by shape or size. They split by what the product is made of, measured by weight. Here is a plain reading of each code.
Brick makers use common trade names that map onto these rules. The table below links the names to the codes.
- Magnesite and chrome bricks usually belong here.
- High alumina bricks and silica bricks usually belong here.
- 690290: refractory goods that fit neither of the two tests above. It is the catch-all code.
High alumina, silica or magnesite bricks: which code?
Start with the product's chemical make-up. Ask for the supplier's test report or data sheet. It should list the share of each oxide by weight.
First, add up MgO, CaO and Cr2O3. Second, check alumina, silica or both together. Third, if neither test is met, the goods fall under 690290.
If you are unsure, try the HS code classifier. Always match the full customs wording, not just the trade name on the invoice.
6902 vs 6901, 6903 and 6904
Three nearby headings cause most mix-ups. Each one has a clear boundary.
Heading 6901 covers bricks, blocks and tiles made of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths. Heading 6902 is written to exclude them. So the raw material decides the heading before the heat rating does.
Heading 6903 covers other ceramic goods such as retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, tubes and slide gates. These are shaped lab and furnace parts, not bricks or tiles. Heading 6904 covers ordinary ceramic building bricks, floor blocks and filler tiles. Those are not made to resist heat.
Find importers and exporters of refractory bricks
Knowing the code is the first step. The next step is finding who buys and sells these goods. Search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 69
- 6901Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (e.g.…1 code
- 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 6902?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes 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 6902: common questions
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
The six-digit code depends on composition: 690210, 690220 or 690290.
Under which chapter does HS code 6902 fall?
It falls under Chapter 69, ceramic products. That chapter sits in Section XIII, which covers articles of stone, ceramic and glass.
What is the HS code for high alumina bricks?
High alumina bricks usually go under 690220.
What is the difference between HS 6901 and 6902?
Heading 6902 covers refractory goods and leaves those materials out.
Are refractory crucibles and nozzles classified under 6902?
No. Crucibles, retorts, muffles, nozzles, plugs and tubes belong to heading 6903.
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