U.S. imports of Ceramic Roofing Tiles (HS 690510) totaled $982K in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Roofing Tiles paid $101K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ceramic Roofing Tiles imports of $982K in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $835K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFired ceramic roofing tiles — including traditional barrel, flat, and interlocking profiles — are classified under a single 10-digit line (6905100000), making this a straightforward heading where the classification challenge is primarily distinguishing ceramic from concrete or fiber-cement roofing products. Spain is the leading supplier to the US market, followed by Colombia and Mexico, reflecting both Mediterranean roofing traditions and proximity-driven logistics. Ceramic roofing tiles are a design-driven import, with Spanish and Portuguese profiles dominant in residential and commercial projects seeking a traditional Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial aesthetic.
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Ceramic roofing tiles (6905.10) are fired clay or ceramic products, while concrete roofing tiles are classified in Chapter 68 as articles of cement or concrete. The key distinguishing factor is the manufacturing process and base material: ceramic tiles are kiln-fired from clay or ceramic compositions, whereas concrete tiles are cast and cured from cement-aggregate mixes. Physical examination and manufacturer documentation confirming the fired-ceramic composition support the 6905.10 classification.
US Customs does not require building code compliance documentation at the time of import entry for ceramic roofing tiles — classification and admissibility are straightforward for this product. However, buyers and contractors should verify that imported tiles meet applicable ASTM standards (such as ASTM C1167 for clay roofing tiles) and local building code requirements before specifying them in construction projects, as compliance is a post-entry commercial and regulatory matter rather than a CBP admissibility issue.
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Imports
$982KYoY · free account
Exports
$160KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.9M of Ceramic Roofing Tiles and exported $3.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and Mexico together supply 72% of it. Japan pays 13.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.30% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6905100000 | Roofing Tiles, Ceramic | $982K | 10.30% | 77.72% | $101K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6905100000 | Roofing Tiles, Ceramic | $160K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 6905
Subheading 690510 · $982K of $1.2M
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