Porous Ceramic Filler Tiles from Japan
Lightweight, porous ceramic tiles used as fillers in wall construction or precast concrete panels to reduce weight. Fired from clay and siliceous materials at high temperatures, they fit HTS 6904.90 as support or filler tiles, separate from finished flooring blocks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs showing use as fillers, not decorative or flooring, to prevent reclassification
• Test water absorption per ASTM C373 to confirm >3% for earthenware if applicable
• Avoid importing with finished wall panels, which may shift to Chapter 68 or 94