Customs tariff code 6904.10: Building bricks
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 6904.10 covers Building bricks. The third-country duty rate is 2 %, plus import VAT.
6904.10 is HS subheading 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
- 6904.10
- Third-country duty
- 2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 6904.10
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.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Wegen der Unterscheidung zwischen Mauerziegeln und Fliesen, Wand- oder Bodenplatten siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 6907 des HS.
Zu Unterposition 6904 10: 1. Stranggepresster keramischer Vormauerziegel, der für bauliche Zwecke verwendet wird und eine äußere Oberfläche mit geeigneter Textur besitzt, um den optischen Anforderungen von Bauprojekten gerecht zu werden. Er hat die folgenden Eigenschaften: - Größe in mm (Breite x Höhe x Länge): 92 x 57 x 194; - Druckfestigkeit (psi): >10,000; - 24-Stunden-Kaltwasserabsorption (%): <6; - 5-Stunden-Kochwasser-Absorption (%): <10; - Anfangsabsorptionsrate (IRA) (g/min pro 30 Zoll²): <10; und - Kernvolumen (%): <25 Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6.
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 6904.10 cover?
Code 6904.10 covers Building bricks. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 6904.10?
The third-country duty rate for 6904.10 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 6904.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 690410. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 6904.10 have?
6904.10 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 6904.10 sit in the tariff?
6904.10 sits in this hierarchy: 69 CERAMIC PRODUCTS > 6904 Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 6904.10?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 6904.10. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
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.
Does customs tariff code 6904.10 change?
6904.10 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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