Industrial Glass Floor Tiles
Industrial glass floor tiles are heavy-duty tiles molded from glass, designed for factory floors and other harsh environments where chemical and wear resistance are essential. Their modular design allows for easy replacement of individual tiles, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. They are classified under this tariff item as other pressed or molded glass articles for building or construction purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 7016900000; Equal To 7016900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tiles are ceramic rather than glass
Ceramic tiles for floors are classified in Chapter 69, not Chapter 70, which covers glass articles.
If the tiles are glass cubes or small glass wares for mosaics
Glass cubes and smallwares for mosaics are specifically provided for in this subheading.
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 clearly described as pressed or molded glass for construction use on the commercial invoice to support classification under 7016.90.00
• Verify that the tiles do not incorporate any electrical or electronic devices, as those would be excluded from Chapter 70
• Consider requesting an advance ruling from the CBSA if you are unsure about the classification of a specific tile design
Related Products under Tariff item 7016.90.00
Architectural Pressed Glass Tiles
Architectural pressed glass tiles, with color embedded during molding, are custom-made for building facades. They are articles of pressed glass of a kind used for building or construction purposes, falling under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other' articles in this heading.
Colored Molded Glass Slabs
Colored molded glass slabs are slab-form molded glass articles used as bricks in artistic building facades and retaining walls. They are slabs or bricks of pressed glass for construction, falling under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other'.
Decorative Construction Glass Slabs
Slabs with embedded patterns, molded for building facades and floors, balancing aesthetics and strength. These slabs are pressed glass articles for construction, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Decorative Glass Building Blocks
Translucent hollow or solid blocks of molded glass used in partition walls and light-diffusing structures for commercial buildings. These blocks are pressed glass articles for construction, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Decorative Glass Construction Slabs
Decorative glass construction slabs are patterned pressed glass slabs for feature walls and facades. They are pressed glass articles used for building purposes, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other' articles of pressed glass for construction.
Fire-Rated Glass Blocks
Molded glass blocks engineered for fire-resistant walls in commercial construction, meeting fire ratings for 60-120 minutes. These blocks are pressed glass articles for building safety applications, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.