Roofing tiles — HTS 6905
Roofing tiles, chimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods
Chapter 69 › Heading 6905
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6905 is a broad product category for certain ceramic goods used in building construction. It groups together roofing tiles, chimney pots, chimney cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments, and other ceramic constructional goods. The products are generally made from fired ceramic materials and are identified by their construction use or design.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s essential characteristics and intended use, then follow the subheadings under heading 6905. The narrower code commonly depends on the type of article—such as a roofing tile, chimney component, ornament, or other constructional good—and may also depend on the material or product description specified in the tariff. Confirm that the item is actually ceramic and that no more specific heading elsewhere applies.
What to check
- Check the product’s material, manufacturing process, dimensions, and intended construction use.
- Determine whether it is specifically a roofing tile, chimney article, architectural ornament, or another constructional ceramic good.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 6905; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Compare the product description with the HTSUS legal notes and definitions, including any exclusions or material distinctions.
- Keep product specifications, photos, technical literature, and supplier information to support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the choice is uncertain.
HTS heading 6905 summary
Roofing tiles is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6905.10.00.00 👉 | Roofing tiles | 13.5% | Free | 55% |
| 6905.90.00 👉 | Other | 3.2% | Free | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6905?
Roofing tiles, chimney pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.