HS 681019 · Cement tiles and building blocks
Get the code right at quotation time, not at customs.
Misclassifying HS 681019 on the commercial invoice walks the cargo into the wrong duty rate, the wrong rebate column, and a customs hold that costs days of demurrage to clear. This page gives you the WCO heading, the product it most often covers, the China VAT export rebate rate, the US Section 301 status, the supplier provinces that ship it, and practitioner buying notes for first-time importers.
For an explanation of how the WCO Harmonized System is structured, what each digit means, and why misclassification is the most common landed-cost error first-time buyers make, see the HS code glossary entry.
Key facts
The numbers a buyer needs at the quotation stage. Verify each against the live source before invoicing; rates and rebate columns move.
| WCO heading | Tiles, flagstones, bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 68, Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica |
| Industry segment | Construction materials |
| Chinese name | 水泥砖/建筑砌块 |
| China VAT export rebate | 13% Source: China State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局), 2025 schedule. Subject to change. |
| US Section 301 | 25% Source: USTR Section 301 List 1 / 2 / 3 / 4. Verify against the current schedule. |
| Major Chinese supplier provinces | Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang |
Buying notes
Concrete blocks, cement pavers, AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) blocks, and concrete brickwork. Foshan covers premium concrete pavers; Quanzhou (Fujian) leads the AAC export segment. Section 301 25%. Compressive strength, water absorption, and freeze-thaw cycle (for cold climates) are the spec axes; specify the ASTM C90 / EN 771 / AS 3700 standard on the PO. Density also matters ; solid vs hollow vs autoclaved (AAC) is a 3-way price tier.
Common end uses
The applications that drive most of the global tonnage under this code.
- Wall masonry construction
- Patio and landscape pavers
- Retaining walls and engineered hardscape
- Lightweight wall systems (AAC)
- Foundation and footing masonry
Where to read next
For the structure of the HS / Harmonized System, what each digit means, and why misclassification costs landed-cost margin, see the HS code glossary entry.
Need a quote on this code? Send us the HS code, the destination port, and the tonnage and we will quote FOB China and CIF / DDP landed including the current Section 301 and rebate position.
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Glossary
HS Code, Harmonized System Code
A six-digit international product classification code used by customs authorities worldwide to identify goods, assess duties, and apply trade controls. Countries extend the six-digit base with additional digits for tariff and statistical purposes (10-digit HTS in the US, 8-digit CN code in the EU, 10-digit AHECC in Australia).
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