Heading 6810

Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced

9 declarable lines

Heading 6810 covers articles made of cement, concrete or artificial stone, whether or not reinforced. It splits into two groups: tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar flat or block articles in 6810.11 and 6810.19, and other articles in 6810.91 (prefabricated structural components) and 6810.99 (everything else, including agglomerated quartz countertop slabs). Most lines carry low general (MFN) rates, and the prefabricated structural and quartz slab lines are free.

Products in this heading

Concrete building blocks and bricks
Concrete pavers and flagstones
Cement floor and wall tiles
Agglomerated stone tiles bonded with resin or other non-cement binders
Precast concrete beams, panels and other prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering
Agglomerated quartz slabs for countertops
Artificial stone garden ornaments and statuary

How to choose the right subheading

Decide first whether the good is a tile, flagstone, brick or similar block article (6810.11 or 6810.19) or another article (6810.91 or 6810.99).
For building blocks and bricks, check whether the block contains more than 70% magnesia as MgO, has carbon content from trace amounts to under 30%, and is bonded with resin or pitch.
For floor and wall tiles, check whether the stone is agglomerated with binders other than cement.
For other articles, check whether the item is a prefabricated structural component for building or civil engineering.
For agglomerated quartz slabs, check the dimensions: rectangular slabs 3 m or more long and 1.25 m or more wide fall in a separate line from other slabs.

Often confused with

Tiles and slabs of natural stone, cut or worked
Natural stone that has been worked stays in the stone chapter, not with cement and concrete articles.
Heading 6802
Asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement sheets and pipe
Fiber-cement goods have their own heading.
Heading 6811
Gypsum plaster board and other plaster articles
Articles of plaster or plaster compositions are classified separately.
Heading 6809
Diamond or abrasive grinding wheels
Abrasive wheels and similar goods go to the abrasive heading.
Heading 6804
Articles of stone or other mineral substances not provided for elsewhere
Residual mineral articles are classified in 6815, not 6810.
Heading 6815

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for agglomerated quartz countertop slabs?

Agglomerated quartz slabs of the type used for countertops are classified in 6810.99.00.20 when they are rectangular slabs 3 m or more long and 1.25 m or more wide. Other quartz slabs of this type go in 6810.99.00.40. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on concrete floor and wall tiles?

Floor and wall tiles of stone agglomerated with binders other than cement fall in 6810.19.12.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.9%. Other floor and wall tiles fall in 6810.19.14.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 9%.

How do I classify precast concrete structural components?

Prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering are classified in 6810.91.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.