Product classification
HS code for Ceramic tiles: 6907.22
Ceramic tiles, flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not over 10%.
Classification of ceramic tiles under HS 6907.22
Ceramic tiles are classified under HS code 6907.22 based on a specific technical threshold: a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 0.5% but not exceeding 10%. This classification is part of the restructured 6907 heading, which organizes tiles by their physical properties rather than just their surface finish (glazed vs. unglazed). To correctly classify a tile here, laboratory testing is often required to confirm the absorption rate. These tiles are typically used for flooring, walls, or hearths. The classification reflects the tile's durability; those with lower absorption (porcelain) are in 6907.21, while those with higher absorption (common earthenware) are in 6907.23. This code ensures that products with similar performance characteristics are grouped together for customs and trade purposes, regardless of whether they are used for interior or exterior applications.
- Covers
- Glazed ceramic floor tiles (0.5% to 10% absorption)
- Unglazed ceramic wall tiles
- Ceramic hearth tiles
- Ceramic paving slabs
- Ceramic mosaic cubes with specified absorption
- Ceramic finishing tiles for swimming pools
- Also under 6907.22
- Daltile ceramic tiles
- American Olean ceramic tiles
- VitrA ceramic tiles
- Roca Cerámica
- Kajaria Ceramics
Codes often confused with 6907.22
Common mistake. Misclassification frequently occurs with HS code 6907.21 (for tiles with absorption under 0.5%) and 6907.23 (for tiles with absorption over 10%). It is also sometimes confused with 6802, which covers tiles made of natural stone like marble or granite. Importers must provide technical data sheets specifying the water absorption percentage to avoid disputes with customs authorities regarding these subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 690722 (the code used for ceramic tiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 690722 (the code used for ceramic tiles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.9% 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 690722, not only ceramic tiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $885M 36% of world exports
- 2 Spain $220M 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $184M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $241M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $222M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$195M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.7B 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 ceramic tiles
Brazil classifies ceramic tiles under NCM 6907.22.00: HS 6907.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ceramic tiles
What is the HS code for Ceramic tiles?
The HS code for Ceramic tiles is 690722 (Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not over 10%). The HS code for ceramic tiles with a water absorption coefficient between 0.5% and 10% is 6907.22.
How do I classify Ceramic tiles for customs?
Ceramic tiles is classified under HS code 690722 — Ceramic tiles; flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not over 10%. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is water absorption measured for classification?
It is measured by the increase in weight of the tile after being immersed in water under specific conditions, expressed as a percentage of its dry weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic tiles (HS 690722)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 690722 (the code used for ceramic tiles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($885M, 36% of world exports), Spain ($220M) and Brazil ($184M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 ceramic tiles (HS 690722)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 690722 (the code used for ceramic tiles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($241M, 8.9% of world imports), the Philippines ($222M) and Vietnam (about $195M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Ceramic tiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 690722 for Ceramic tiles 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 ceramic tiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, ceramic tiles (HS 690722) is classified under NCM 6907.22.00.