HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6905.90 – Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles)
HS code 6905.90 is the 6-digit subheading for ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles). It is used for ceramic chimney pots, terracotta chimney cowls, ceramic flue liners, decorative ceramic finials and architectural ceramic gargoyles.
What HS 6905.90 covers
This HS code covers a variety of ceramic constructional goods, excluding roofing tiles, encompassing specialized items like chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, and architectural ornaments. These products are often bespoke or highly specialized, serving both functional and decorative roles in building design. They are typically traded by specialized building material suppliers, restoration companies, and architectural salvage businesses. Key aspects include their resistance to high temperatures and weathering for chimney components, and their intricate designs for architectural embellishments. These items contribute significantly to the aesthetic character and functional integrity of buildings, often reflecting regional architectural styles and traditional craftsmanship, making them important for heritage and custom projects.
- Covers
- Ceramic chimney pots
- Terracotta chimney cowls
- Ceramic flue liners
- Decorative ceramic finials
- Architectural ceramic gargoyles
- Ceramic balustrade components
- Ceramic coping stones
- Examples
- H.G. Matthews chimney pots
- custom ceramic architectural elements
- traditional terracotta finials
Codes often confused with 6905.90
Common mistake. Could be confused with 690600 (ceramic pipes) if chimney liners are seen purely as pipes, or with 6914 (other ceramic articles) if the architectural ornaments are not clearly constructional.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 690590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 690590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $29M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $16M 19% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.6M 7.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $11M 13% of world imports
- 2 Poland $7.5M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Austria $5.7M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $79M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6905.90
Brazil does not split HS 6905.90: its NCM code is 6905.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 69.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6905.90
What is HS code 690590?
HS code 690590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles). This HS code covers a variety of ceramic constructional goods, excluding roofing tiles, encompassing specialized items like chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, and architectural ornaments. These products are often bespoke or highly specialized, serving both functional and decorative roles in building design. They are typically traded by specialized building material suppliers, restoration companies, and architectural salvage businesses. Key aspects include their resistance to high temperatures and weathering for chimney components, and their intricate designs for architectural embellishments. These items contribute significantly to the aesthetic character and functional integrity of buildings, often reflecting regional architectural styles and traditional craftsmanship, making them important for heritage and custom projects.
What products fall under HS code 690590?
Ceramic chimney pots, terracotta chimney cowls, ceramic flue liners, decorative ceramic finials, architectural ceramic gargoyles, ceramic balustrade components, ceramic coping stones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 690590?
Could be confused with 690600 (ceramic pipes) if chimney liners are seen purely as pipes, or with 6914 (other ceramic articles) if the architectural ornaments are not clearly constructional.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 690590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 690590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($29M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($16M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $6.6M). World exports came to about $84M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 690590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 690590 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($11M, 13% of world imports), Poland ($7.5M) and Austria ($5.7M). World imports came to about $79M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 690590 structured?
HS code 690590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (69) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 690590?
In Brazil, HS code 690590 is NCM 6905.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.