Porcelain Gutter Tiles from Japan
Glazed porcelain tiles shaped for roof edge gutters, fired to low water absorption for durability. HTS 6905.90.0050 for other ceramic constructional goods including roofing accessories. Meets porcelain definition: <0.5% water absorption, translucent.
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
• Conduct ASTM C373 tests for porcelain verification; retain lab reports
• Declare with roofing system diagrams
• Pitfall: high-value patterns may invoke set rules if mixed with tableware