U.S. imports of Ceramic Building Bricks (HS 690410) totaled $3.1M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Building Bricks paid $20K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFired clay and ceramic bricks intended for structural masonry construction are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing solid heat-insulating bricks (6904100010), solid ceramic bricks (6904100015), solid non-heat-insulating bricks (6904100020), and hollow non-heat-insulating bricks (6904100040). Mexico is the dominant supplier to the US market, with Denmark, Spain, and Italy also significant sources — a supplier mix that reflects both geographic proximity and Europe's established tradition of high-quality facing brick production. Importers should note that the heat-insulating versus non-heat-insulating distinction, and the solid versus hollow distinction, must be confirmed against the manufacturer's product specifications to ensure correct 10-digit classification.
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748 import shipments a month
Heat-insulating ceramic bricks are generally characterized by high porosity and low thermal conductivity, typically achieved through the incorporation of combustible materials (sawdust, polystyrene beads) that burn out during firing to create a cellular structure. Customs may look to the manufacturer's thermal conductivity specification or density data to support the heat-insulating classification. Standard dense-fired facing bricks would not qualify as heat insulating.
Yes, provided the article meets the definition of a ceramic building brick — a fired ceramic unit intended for masonry construction. Decorative facing bricks from Denmark, Spain, or Italy are widely imported under this heading. However, if an article is primarily ornamental and not intended for structural or cladding use, it may be more appropriately classified under heading 6905 as an architectural ornament. The intended end use and physical characteristics both inform the classification decision.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 6904
Subheading 690410 · $3.1M of $5.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $36.2M of Ceramic Building Bricks and exported $28.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6904100020 | Solid Building Bricks, Ceramic, Not Heat Insulatng | $1.6M | 1.20% | 30.58% | $19K |
| 6904100040 | Hollow Building Bricks, Ceramic, Nt Heat Insulatng | $1.4M | 0.06% | 0.74% | $842 |
| 6904100010 | Solid Building Bricks, Ceramic, Heat Insulating | $62K | 0.00% | 11.74% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6904100015 | Solid Ceramic Building Bricks | $2.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Denmark together supply 90% of it. Turkey pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
83.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.65% of imports for consumption.