Product classification
HS code for Building bricks: 6904.10
Ceramic building bricks.
Classification of building bricks under HS 6904.10
The Harmonized System (HS) code 690410 specifically classifies "Ceramic building bricks." This classification is precise, focusing on both the material composition and the intended function of the product. "Ceramic" indicates that the bricks are made from clay or similar inorganic, non-metallic materials, which are then shaped and fired at high temperatures. This firing process gives them their characteristic hardness, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. The term "building bricks" specifies their primary use in construction for creating walls, foundations, and other structural elements. This code distinguishes these bricks from other ceramic building materials or bricks made from different compositions.
- Covers
- Common fired clay bricks
- Facing bricks (ceramic)
- Engineering bricks (ceramic)
- Hollow ceramic bricks for construction
- Perforated ceramic building bricks
- Also under 6904.10
- Wienerberger Porotherm bricks
- Ibstock Brick
- Boral Bricks
- Acme Brick
Codes often confused with 6904.10
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for ceramic building bricks often arise from confusion with other building materials or ceramic products. HS code 690490 covers "Ceramic building blocks, floor blocks and support or filler tiles; other than building bricks." This code is for larger or differently shaped ceramic units used in construction, but not specifically bricks. A significant area of misclassification is with HS code 681011, which classifies "Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone." The key distinction here is the material: 690410 is for fired ceramic (clay-based) bricks, while 681011 is for non-ceramic, cementitious bricks. Additionally, ceramic tiles for floors or walls (e.g., 6907) are distinct from structural building bricks.
Top exporters and importers of HS 690410 (the code used for building bricks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 690410 (the code used for building bricks) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 690410, not only building bricks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $228M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $158M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $73M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $923M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $335M 34% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $53M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $48M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 building bricks
Brazil classifies building bricks under NCM 6904.10.00: HS 6904.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about building bricks
What is the HS code for Building bricks?
The HS code for Building bricks is 690410 (Ceramic building bricks). The HS code for ceramic building bricks, specifically those made from fired clay or similar ceramic materials, is 690410.
How do I classify Building bricks for customs?
Building bricks is classified under HS code 690410 — Ceramic building bricks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all types of building bricks classified under HS 690410?
No, only ceramic building bricks are classified under HS 690410. Building bricks made from other materials, such as cement, concrete, or artificial stone, are classified under different HS codes, typically 681011.
Which countries are the top exporters of building bricks (HS 690410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 690410 (the code used for building bricks) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($228M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($158M) and Germany ($73M). World exports came to about $923M, 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 building bricks (HS 690410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 690410 (the code used for building bricks) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($335M, 34% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($53M) and the United States ($48M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Building bricks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 690410 for Building bricks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for building bricks in Brazil?
In Brazil, building bricks (HS 690410) is classified under NCM 6904.10.00.