Clay Brick (Common / Engineering Brick)

WHAT IT IS

Clay brick (common brick) is a kiln-fired masonry unit made from clay or shale, used primarily for non-load-bearing partition walls and infill panels in framed structures across Malaysia. Produced to MS 76:1972 (Specification for Bricks and Blocks of Fired Brickearth, Clay or Shale), the standard Malaysian common brick measures 215 × 102.5 × 65 mm and is delivered palletised at approximately 650 pieces per pallet. Common brick compressive strength is typically ≥5 N/mm²; engineering brick ≥20 N/mm². SIRIM-regulated product. Bricks are laid in cement–sand mortar at a typical 1:4 mix ratio. Widely known in the local trade as bata merah or bata tanah liat.

UNIT OF MEASURE

Typical pack size: Standard size 215 × 102.5 × 65 mm (Malaysian common brick); palletised ~650 pcs/pallet

GRADE & SPECIFICATION

To MS 76:1972 (Specification for Bricks and Blocks of Fired Brickearth, Clay or Shale). Common brick compressive strength typically ≥5 N/mm²; engineering brick ≥20 N/mm².

CLASSIFICATION

TAX — INDICATIVE ONLY

Processed building material (brick) — indicatively 5% Sales Tax under Malaysian SST. Suggested treatment: confirm with your licensed tax agent; tax positions change.

HS CODE — INDICATIVE ONLY

6901.10 (Bricks, blocks, tiles of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths — note: fired clay bricks may fall under 6904)

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