Flat Clay Roof Tiles from China
Plain, flat rectangular tiles made from fired earthenware clay, used for overlapping installation on sloped roofs in modern or colonial architecture. Falls under HTS 6905.10.00.00 as unglazed ceramic roofing tiles shaped and fired per Chapter 69 definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab test results (ASTM C373) showing water absorption >3% if claiming earthenware to align with US notes
• Label shipments clearly as 'roofing tiles' to avoid confusion with flooring tiles under different provisions
• Ensure no metal reinforcements, as those may classify as composite goods outside pure ceramic Chapter 69