Hand-Pressed Unglazed Floor Tiles
Hand-pressed unglazed floor tiles made from red clay, fired to achieve a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight. These tiles are designed for traditional farmhouse floors and feature slight size variations due to the artisan production process. They are classified under tariff item 6907.23.10 as unglazed ceramic flags and paving tiles with high water absorption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tiles have a glazed surface
Glazed tiles with a surface area of 103 cm² or more are classified separately.
If the tiles are glazed and smaller than 103 cm²
Other glazed tiles fall under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tiles are fired after shaping and have a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide the CBSA with a laboratory test report confirming the absorption rate
• Verify that the tiles are not glazed, as glazed tiles fall under different tariff items
Related Products under Tariff item 6907.23.10
Bathroom Mosaic Wall Tiles Unglazed 2.5x2.5 cm
Unglazed 2.5 cm square tiles for bathroom mosaic walls, clay-fired with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight for a traditional earthenware look. These tiles are precisely sized for mosaic applications. They are classified under tariff item 6907.23.10 as unglazed ceramic wall tiles with high water absorption.
Bathroom Wall Earthenware Tiles 2x4 Inch
Bathroom wall earthenware tiles, 2x4 inches, unglazed and fired from clay, with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight. Their small size keeps them within the 30 cm square limit, qualifying them as ceramic flags or paving, hearth or wall tiles under this tariff item. These tiles are shaped and fired after shaping, meeting the requirements of Chapter 69.
Clay Mosaic Floor Tiles 3x3 cm Unglazed
Unglazed clay tiles sized 3 cm x 3 cm designed for mosaic flooring in high-moisture areas, featuring a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight for earthenware properties. These tiles are suitable for mosaic applications. They are classified under tariff item 6907.23.10 as unglazed ceramic mosaic tiles with high water absorption.
Decorative Earthenware Mosaic Tiles 3x3 Inch
Decorative earthenware mosaic tiles, 3x3 inches, unglazed and fired, with water absorption exceeding 10% by weight. Their compact size falls within the 30 cm square limit, making them classifiable as ceramic flags or paving, hearth or wall tiles. These tiles are shaped and fired from inorganic non-metallic materials, consistent with Chapter 69.
Exposed Aggregate Ceramic Paving Slabs
Exposed aggregate ceramic paving slabs, unglazed and fired, with water absorption exceeding 10% by weight. These slabs are designed for pathways and have a textured surface, but their size may exceed the 30 cm square limit, which could affect classification. They are shaped and fired from inorganic non-metallic materials, consistent with Chapter 69.
Handcrafted Adobe-Style Wall Tiles 7x7 Inch
Handcrafted adobe-style wall tiles, 7x7 inches, unglazed and fired from clay, with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight. Their size is within the 30 cm square limit, qualifying them as ceramic flags or paving, hearth or wall tiles. These tiles are shaped and fired after shaping, meeting the requirements of Chapter 69.