Customs tariff code 6901.00.00.00: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 6901.00.00.00 covers Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths. The third-country duty rate is 2 %, plus import VAT.
6901.00.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 69. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 6901.00.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 69CERAMIC PRODUCTS
- 6901Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
- 6901.00.00.00Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
From HS code to customs tariff code 6901.00.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 9B001bManufacturing equipment, tooling or fixtures, as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Andere keramische Waren aus kieselsäurehaltigen fossilen Mehlen, sog. Badablagen, Foto siehe Anlage, - einzeln (große Ablage) bzw. als 2er Set (kleine Ablagen) aufgemacht, - in Form von rechteckigen, unglasierten Platten (mit abgerundeten Ecken), - auf der einen Seite geriffelt, auf der anderen Seite glatt und im Randbereich leicht erhöht, - in den Abmessungen: 22 cm x 9 cm x 1,1 cm bzw. 12 cm x 9 cm x 1,1 cm, - keramisches Erzeugnisse, nach der Formgebung gebrannt, tonmineralhaltiges Material enthaltend, - lt. Antrag überwiegend aus kieselsäurehaltigen fossilen Mehlen (Diatomit) und aus Ton, - zur Verwendung als Ablagen/Seifenschalen im Badezimmer. "Andere keramische Waren aus kieselsäurehaltigen fossilen Mehlen (Diatomit)"
MELTING LINER (205LB) USED IN THE FOUNDRY, LINER IS PLACED INSIDE THE MOULD TO RECEIVE MOLTEN METAL DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF INDUSTRIAL/AEROSPACE TURBINES MATERIAL F3X - CASTLINE CLAY BONDED FUSED SILICA. TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS : SILICON DIOXIDE 63-67%, ALUMINIUM OXIDE 30-34%, LEAD <25 PPM%, BISMUTH <1PPM%. THE LINERS ARE MANUFACTURED BY THE SLIP CAST PROCESS WHERE A SUSPENSION OF ALUMINO SILICATE FLOUR IS POURED INTO A PLASTER OF PARIS MOULD, DRIED AND THEN FIRED.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 6901 00 00: Hierher gehören z. B. vor allem wärmeisolierende Steine, die durch Formen und Brennen von Molererde hergestellt sind.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören alle aus den im Wortlaut der Position genannten Stoffen hergestellten Waren in beliebiger Form (z. B. Ziegel, Platten, Tafeln, Fliesen, Hohlsteine, Isolierschalen, Rohre), auch feuerfest. Zu dieser Position gehören nicht: (a) Leichte, nicht feuerfeste Steine, die kein kieselsaures Fossilienmehl oder ähnliche kieselsauren Erden enthalten (z. B. Steine, bei denen zur Grundmasse gehäckseltes Stroh, Sägespäne, Torffasern usw. beigemengt wurden; da die Beimengungen während des Brennvorganges verbrennen, erhält die Ware ein poröses Aussehen) (Position 6904). (b) Filterplatten aus einem Gemenge aus Kieselgur und Quarz (Position 6909).
1. Zu Kapitel 69 gehören nur keramische Waren, die nach vorheriger Formgebung gebrannt sind (RV E6901000): a) Zu den Positionen 6904 bis 6914 gehören nicht Waren der Positionen 6901 bis 6903 (RV E6901A00); b) Waren, die für die Zwecke der Aushärtung von Harzen, der Beschleunigung der Hydratisierung oder der Entfernung von Wasser oder anderen flüchtigen Bestandteilen auf Temperaturen von weniger als 800 °C erhitzt werden, gelten nicht als gebrannt. Diese Waren gehören nicht zu Kapitel 69 (RV E6901B00); c) Keramische Waren werden durch Brennen anorganischer, nichtmetallischer Materialien, die zuvor – in der Regel bei Raumtemperatur – bearbeitet und geformt wurden, erhalten. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 6901.00.00.00 cover?
Code 6901.00.00.00 covers Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 6901.00.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 6901.00.00.00 is 2 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 6901.00.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 690100. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 6901.00.00.00 have?
6901.00.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 6901.00.00.00 sit in the tariff?
6901.00.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 69 CERAMIC PRODUCTS > 6901 Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 6901.00.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 6901.00.00.00, for example DEBTI43284/23-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 6901.00.00.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 6901.00.00.00 to 9B001b. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 6901.00.00.00 change?
6901.00.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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