6906.00.00.00 - Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings

This HTS category, 6906.00.00.00, encompasses a specific range of ceramic products designed for the conveyance of liquids or for drainage. It includes ceramic pipes, which are typically cylindrical tubes used for plumbing, sewerage, or industrial fluid transport. The category also covers ceramic conduits, often larger or more specialized than pipes, and ceramic guttering, used for collecting and directing rainwater from rooftops. Furthermore, ceramic pipe fittings, such as elbows, tees, and couplings, that are intended to connect these pipes and conduits are also classified here. The defining characteristic is their ceramic composition and their primary function in fluid management systems.

When classifying goods within Chapter 69, it is important to differentiate this category from others. For instance, while other ceramic products may be made of similar materials, 6906.00.00.00 specifically applies to items designed for infrastructure or building services related to fluid transport. This distinguishes them from ceramic wares of Chapter 6905 (like roofing tiles or chimney pots) or ceramic sanitary ware of Chapter 6910, which have different primary uses and forms. The emphasis here is on the functional utility of the ceramic item for creating a system for carrying or draining substances.

As this HTS classification is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific code. Therefore, classification within 6906.00.00.00 relies on accurately identifying the goods as ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, or their respective fittings. For practical classification, consideration should be given to the physical dimensions, the presence of spigots or sockets for connection, and evidence of their intended use in infrastructure or building drainage and conveyance systems.