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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of ceramic roofing tiles, chimney pots & architectural ornaments (SITC 66242) totaled $934K in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Roofing Tiles, Chimney Pots & Architectural Ornaments paid $119K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $725K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ceramic Roofing Tiles, Chimney Pots & Architectural Ornaments imports of $934K in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFired ceramic roofing tiles — including traditional barrel, flat, and interlocking profiles — along with chimney pots, cowls, liners, and architectural ornaments occupy a specialized segment of the ceramic construction goods market, driven largely by residential renovation and heritage restoration projects. The category's breadth, spanning functional drainage and ventilation components as well as decorative architectural elements, means that product character and primary function guide classification when an article could plausibly fit multiple headings. Importers sourcing decorative or custom-profile tiles should document the firing process and ceramic body composition to distinguish these goods from cement-fiber or polymer roofing products.
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Both functional roofing tiles and architectural ceramic ornaments fall within this heading, but the specific tariff subheading may differ based on the article's primary character and use. Purely decorative ceramic pieces with no structural roofing function could potentially be reclassified under ceramic ornamental goods headings, so importers should document the intended installation context and whether the article is sold as part of a roofing system.
A manufacturer's material specification confirming the clay or ceramic body composition and the kiln-firing process is the most reliable supporting document. Concrete and fiber-cement roofing products are classified under separate headings, so CBP may request composition analysis or a production process description if the product's appearance does not clearly indicate a ceramic body.
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