Vitrifiable Decals for Porcelain Tiles from China
High-temperature decals printed with designs for application on porcelain tiles, fired to embed images permanently into the surface. These vitrifiable transfers are used in tile manufacturing for decorative flooring and wall applications, fitting HTS 4908.10.00.00 due to their ceramic-firing properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide technical data sheets on firing compatibility with porcelain glazes; label sheets clearly as vitrifiable
• Ensure no retail packaging to prevent set classification issues
• Common pitfall: undervaluing based on paper carrier, focusing on printed image value