HS heading 69.03: Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths
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Key facts
- Heading
- 69.03
- Description
- Other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths
- Chapter
- 69: Ceramic products
- Subheadings
- 3
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 69.03 covers other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths. It is in chapter 69 (ceramic products). It is split into 3 subheadings: 6903.10 (containing by weight more than 50 % of free carbon), 6903.20 (containing by weight more than 50 % of alumina (Al2O3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2)) and 6903.90 (other). National tariff lines under heading 69.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 69.03 covers other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
It is split into 3 subheadings: 6903.10 (containing by weight more than 50 % of free carbon), 6903.20 (containing by weight more than 50 % of alumina (Al2O3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2)) and 6903.90 (other).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 69 are classified in its other 12 headings, listed below.
- 69.01Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths
- 69.02Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths
- 69.04Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like
- 69.05Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods
- 69.06Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings
- 69.07Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics
- 69.09Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods
- 69.10Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures
- 69.11Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china
- 69.12Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china
- 69.13Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles
- 69.14Other ceramic articles
How it is structured
Heading 69.03 is one of 13 headings in chapter 69. Its first two digits, 69, are the chapter; the next two, 03, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (6903.10, 6903.20, 6903.90).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 69.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States4 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 69.03 cover?
HS heading 69.03 covers other refractory ceramic goods (for example, retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports, cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates), other than those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
Which chapter is HS heading 69.03 in?
HS heading 69.03 is in chapter 69 (ceramic products).
How many subheadings does HS heading 69.03 have?
HS heading 69.03 has 3 subheadings: 6903.10 (containing by weight more than 50 % of free carbon), 6903.20 (containing by weight more than 50 % of alumina (Al2O3) or of a mixture or compound of alumina and of silica (SiO2)) and 6903.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 69.03?
National tariff lines under heading 69.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.