Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Ceramic Chimney Pots, Architectural Ornaments & Other Constructional Goods (HS 690590) totaled $294K in August 2026.
Importers of Ceramic Chimney Pots, Architectural Ornaments & Other Constructional Goods paid $12K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ceramic Chimney Pots, Architectural Ornaments & Other Constructional Goods imports of $177K in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $217K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments, and other ceramic constructional goods that do not fit the more specific headings for bricks, tiles, or pipes are gathered here. The US schedule provides three 10-digit lines: a general catch-all (6905900000), heat-insulating constructional goods (6905900010), and non-heat-insulating constructional goods (6905900050). Germany leads US imports under this heading, with Mexico and Japan also significant sources. The breadth of article types — from functional chimney components to decorative architectural ceramics — means that correct classification often requires careful review of whether an article belongs here versus heading 6904 (structural tiles) or heading 6906 (pipes and conduits).
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The classification depends on the article's form and function. Chimney liners that are essentially tubular conduits designed to line a flue and convey combustion gases may be classified under heading 6906 as ceramic pipes or conduits. Chimney pots and cowls — the terminal decorative and functional caps placed at the top of a chimney stack — are specifically named in heading 6905.90. When in doubt, the article's primary function (gas conveyance versus chimney termination/ornamentation) and its physical form guide the classification.
As with heading 6904, the heat-insulating designation for goods under 6905900010 is supported by manufacturer-issued thermal conductivity data or product specifications confirming a porous, low-density ceramic structure. Importers should retain technical data sheets from the foreign manufacturer showing thermal performance characteristics, as CBP may request this documentation to verify the correct 10-digit line selection between 6905900010 and 6905900050.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 6905
Subheading 690590 · $294K of $454K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6905900050 | Ceramic Construc Goods, NESOI, Not Heat Insulating | $158K | 6.38% | 58.94% | $10K |
| 6905900010 | Heat Insulating Ceramic Construc Gds, NESOI | $19K | 10.91% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6905900000 | Ceramic Constructional Gds A Architcl Ornmnts, Nes | $294K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$177KYoY · free account
Exports
$294KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.8M of Ceramic Chimney Pots, Architectural Ornaments & Other Constructional Goods and exported $2.1M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
36.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.86% of imports for consumption.